Genomic connectivity and the spread of adaptive insecticide resistance alleles in Anopheles arabiensis from East Africa
Araya Eukubay, Kelly Louise Bennett, Habte Tekie, Eric R. Lucas, Anastasia Hernández-Koutoucheva, Fekadu Gemechu, Alistair Miles, Deriba Abera, Chris S. Clarkson, Lemu Golassa
This study uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze genomic connectivity and adaptive gene flow of insecticide resistance alleles in Anopheles arabiensis across East Africa, revealing transboundary spread despite geographic barriers.
bioRxiv · May 31, 2026 · PreprintGenomics