Pwani Molecular Form

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The Pwani molecular form is a newly identified genetic variant of the malaria-carrying mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, found in coastal East Africa. Mainly in the region of Tanzania and Kenya.
It is considered a distinct species within the Anopheles gambiae complex which are known for its role as a major malaria vector.

The term “Pwani Molecular Form” refers to a newly identified genetic variant of the malaria-carrying Anopheles gambiae mosquito which is recently discover in the coastal area of East Africa.

What is in the News about Pwani Molecular Form

The leading national and international newspapers published news about the discovery of a new variant of a species of mosquito. They published that “A new variant a species of mosquito has been discovered in the coastal regions of Tanzania and Kenya which is identified with the name of “The “Pwani molecular form”.

About Pwani Molecular Form

– A new mosquito species called the “Pwani molecular form” has been found in coastal areas of Tanzania and Kenya.
– It belongs to the Anopheles gambiae complex, which includes some of the world’s most dangerous malaria-spreading mosquitoes.
– This mosquito shows strong genetic differences from other species in the same group with a unique behavior of environmental adaptation.
– Genetic studies confirm it is only found along the coastal regions of East Africa.
– It does not carry the usual genes for insecticide resistance found in other malaria vectors.
– This may mean it has a different resistance method or is more sensitive to current insecticides.