Publications by authors named "Shadrack M Muya"
Am J Trop Med Hyg
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Tsetse flies, especially Glossina fuscipes, are key transmitters of sleeping sickness in Congo-Brazzaville, spreading the parasite Trypanosoma brucei gambiense.
- A study was conducted to analyze the genetic diversity, population structure, and migration patterns of G. fuscipes across three locations, revealing high genetic diversity and ongoing gene flow among populations.
- Findings highlight the importance of understanding these genetic factors to develop effective tsetse control strategies and prevent resurgence in cleared areas.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the unclear taxonomic identity and relationships between Glossina fuscipes and Glossina palpalis palpalis in the Congo, despite previous morphological classifications.
- Researchers collected genetic samples from various regions to analyze diversity using the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene, finding high genetic variation within G. fuscipes populations.
- Results indicate that while G. fuscipes and G. p. palpalis are closely related, there is significant genetic differentiation among subpopulations, with evidence of recent population expansions.
