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Preventing the Spread of Malaria and Dengue Fever Using Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: In this candid interview, Anthony A. James explains how mosquito genetics can be exploited to control malaria and dengue transmission. Population replacement strategy, the idea that transgenic mosquitoes can be released into the wild to control disease transmission, is introduced, as well as the concept of genetic drive and the design criterion for an effective genetic drive system. The ethical considerations of releasing genetically-modified organisms into the wild are also discussed.

Source: Journal of Visualized Experiments

DOI: 10.3791/231

Author: Anthony A. James

Institution: University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2040756020

FWCI: 0.322

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