A genotyping array for the globally invasive vector mosquito, Aedes albopictus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is the preferred genotyping method for most genomic analyses, limitations are often experienced when studying genomes characterized by a high percentage of repetitive elements, high linkage, and recombination deserts. The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), for example, has a genome comprising up to 72% repetitive elements, and therefore we set out to develop a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip to be more cost-effective. Aedes albopictus is an invasive species originating from Southeast Asia that has recently spread around the world and is a vector for many human diseases. Developing an accessible genotyping platform is essential in advancing biological control methods and understanding the population dynamics of this p

SUBMITTER: Cosme LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10910840 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature