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Mosquito community composition shapes virus prevalence patterns along anthropogenic disturbance gradients

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Published in eLife · View the paper (DOI)

Researchers found that reducing biodiversity harms mosquito species, leading to more resilient species and increased virus prevalence. The study suggests that a decrease in biodiversity can lead to an increase in the spread of viruses carried by mosquitoes.

Coverage from 2 institutions

  • Decreasing biodiversity may promote spread of viruses
    • Article 1 Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · Sep 26, 2023 · first to report
    • Article 2 Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) · Sep 26, 2023