Publication: Allelic variation in a cluster of epsilon glutathione S-transferase genes contributes to DDT and pyrethroid resistance in the major African malaria vector Anopheles funestus, by Dr Mersimine Kouamo et al.

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Mosquitoes that spread malaria are becoming resistant to insecticides, making it harder to control the disease. Researchers at CRID are studying how mosquitoes develop this resistance to find new ways to combat it. They’ve discovered that certain genes, known as Glutathione S-transferase epsilon (GSTe) genes, play a key role in this resistance. The study revealed…

UK International Development: Resilience Against Future Threats through Vector Control (RAFT)

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RAFT is a six-year multi-disciplinary global health research programme led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) working with partners in Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania and Thailand and the UK. The aim of RAFT research is to support evidence-based decision-making in policy and practice to improve the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Vector-borne…

Gates Foundation: Setting up the African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen)

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The African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) is a transformative, 36-month initiative designed to establish Africa’s premier centre of excellence in vector genomics. Anchored at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) in Cameroon, AVecGen will feature cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics infrastructure, positioning CRID as the continent’s leading regional reference hub for malaria vector…