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Mutant “London Underground Mosquito” Actually Originated in the Middle East
For decades, Culex pipiens f. molestus was called the "London Underground Mosquito". Most people, including scientists, ...
Genetic study shows London's underground mosquitoes evolved from Egyptian species
A large international team of researchers has discovered that the mosquitoes that live in London's underground subway evolved ...
Decoupling of water storage and rainfall in drylands highlights human impact
Drylands, characterized by an aridity index (AI) below 0.65, cover about 45% of the Earth's land and support more than 3 ...
Study traces origin of mutant London underground mosquito to Middle East
The London Underground mosquito been extensively studied as an example of humans driving evolution and emergence of new ...
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London Underground mutant mosquitoes have surprisingly ancient origins
Genetic analysis suggests a form of mosquito found in urban subway systems evolved in the Middle East thousands of years ago ...