An auditory advantage of Rdl-resistant mosquitoes may promote its persistence in urban environments
Claire Sangbakembi-Ngounou, Judit Bagi, E Doran, Yvon Gildas Gonetomy, Jonas Mbiko-Tanza, Scott J. Tytheridge, C Quinn, Diégo Ayala, Tony Nolan, Marta Andrés
This study shows Rdl resistance mutations in mosquitoes enhance auditory function and mating success, contributing to their persistence in urban environments.
bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology