Mosquito reproduction may hinge on E93 gene that links blood meals to energy use

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Mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, Zika, and yellow fever, continue to pose a significant global health threat, infecting millions of people annually. Yet current control efforts face growing challenges, driven by rising insecticide resistance and the limited availability of effective vaccines. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern mosquito reproduction has become essential to addressing this public health crisis.