Population genomics of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus: insights into the recent worldwide invasion.

ABSTRACT: Aedes albopictus, the "Asian tiger mosquito," is an aggressive biting mosquito native to Asia that has colonized all continents except Antarctica during the last ~30-40 years. The species is of great public health concern as it can transmit at least 26 arboviruses, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. In this study, using double-digest Restriction site-Associated DNA (ddRAD) sequencing, we developed a panel of ~58,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) based on 20 worldwide Ae. albopictus populations representing both the invasive and the native range. We used this genomic-based approach to study the genetic structure and the differentiation of Ae. albopictus populations and to understand origin(s) and dynamics of the recent invasions. Our analyses indi

SUBMITTER: Kotsakiozi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5723592 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature