For the first time, researchers will release genetically engineered mosquitoes in Africa
For the first time, researchers will release genetically engineered mosquitoes in Africa
Tags: Africa, Gene drive synthetic, Genetically modified mosquitoes, Mosquitoes, Target malariaIke Swetitz, STAT, 2018.
The government of Burkina Faso granted scientists permission to release genetically engineered mosquitoes anytime this year or next, researchers announced Wednesday. It’s a key step in the broader efforts to use bioengineering to eliminate malaria in the region.
