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PUBLICATION: Detection of a reduced susceptibility to chlorfenapyr in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae contrasts with full susceptibility in Anopheles funestus across Africa By Magellan Tchouakui & al

Recent reductions in malaria transmission in Africa are predominantly due to massive use of bednets impregnated with an insecticide chemical called ‘’pyrethroid’’. unfortunately, resistance to this product is threatening the efficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). To mitigate this risk, novel insecticides such as chlorfenapyr are recommended by WHO to kill these malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. In…

COLLABORATIONS: Dr. Justin Komguep Nono shared his experiences with CRID researchers

On Tuesday, January 17, 2022, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) received Dr. Justin Komguep Nono, Head of Unit of Immunology and Helminth Infections (IBHI) and Head of Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Centre for Research in Health and Major Diseases, Institute of Medical Research and Medical Plant Studies (IMPM),…

PUBLICATION: Genetic Diversity of Cytochrome P450s CYP6M2 and CYP6P4 Associated with Pyrethroid Resistance in the Major Malaria Vectors Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae from Yaoundé, Cameroon By Yvan Fotso-Toguem & al

The rapid spread of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors populations is reducing the effectiveness of control tools. Elucidating the molecular basis of this resistance is vital to improve the control of these vectors. However, despite playing a major role, metabolic resistance remains poorly characterised. Here, we analysed the genetic variation of two cytochrome P450 genes,…