MR4 Vector Resources

The Anopheles Program section of the MR4 Web site contains information and methods supporting malaria vector research and general operation of the vector component of the MR4.  We'd love to hear from you!  If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at MR4Vectors@cdc.gov

New "Methods in Anopheles Research" Manual Chapter Additions

3.12      96 Well Genomic DNA Extraction

3.13      Determination of Lipid, Glycogen and Sugars in Mosquitoes

3.14      Vector Population Monitoring Tool using Real Time PCR

3.14.1   An. gambiae s.l. species complex ID assay

3.14.2   Plasmodium detection assay

3.14.3   Knock down resistance (kdr) assays

3.14.4   Insensitive acetylcholinesterase (iAChE) assay

3.14.5   Resistance to dieldrin (rdl) assay

3.15      Molecular ID of Mammalian Blood Meals

We encourage Anopheles researchers to contribute techniques and / or comments that they believe are unique and would be of general interest to the malaria vector and mosquito research community.  Please send suggestions to MR4Vectors@cdc.gov. If we present your technique, you will of course be acknowledged.