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A novel subgroup of mosquitoes encourages scientists to rethink the fight against malaria

A new genetically distinct subgroup of mosquitoes has been identified in sub-Saharan Africa that displays different behaviors and has a higher susceptibility to the malaria parasite than the traditionally-studied type.

The finding, published online today (February 3) in Science, may provide a clue as to why malaria eradication in the dry sub-Sahara has proven so difficult.

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