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Student Tackles Avian Malaria Through Mosquito Genetics Research

4/18/2025

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Laura Kwasnoski, a dedicated master’s student at the University of Delaware, is diving deep into animal genetics with the innovative Molecular Ecology course. Blending theory with hands-on lab work, she explores mosquito genetics to tackle avian malaria in raptors, marveling at the leaps in genetic research since her undergraduate days.

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Story summary

Laura Kwasnoski, a dedicated master’s student at the University of Delaware, is diving deep into animal genetics with the innovative Molecular Ecology course. Blending theory with hands-on lab work, she explores mosquito genetics to tackle avian malaria in raptors, marveling at the leaps in genetic research since her undergraduate days.