Dr. Lanzaro will be the guest editor for a Special Issue of Insects dedicated to advancing our understanding of mosquito population genetics—a cornerstone of vector control, evolutionary ecology, and emerging genetic technologies. This Special Issue will include original research, reviews, and perspectives that explore topics such as the following:

• Gene flow, hybridization, introgression, and speciation;
• Genetic control, including SIT, gene drive strategies, and resistance evolution;
• Integrative approaches combining genomics, modeling, and field data.

Contributions that bridge ecological, ethical, and translational dimensions are especially welcome. Basic and applied population genetics has shaped and will continue to shape our understanding of mosquito biology and the control of the human and animal diseases that they transmit. We warmly invite you and your colleagues to contribute to this project.

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 June 2026

More information can be found here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/05NQR04105