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How genetically modified mosquitoes could eradicate malariaS. Jones, Nature, 2023.
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted from person to person by Anopheles mosquitoes — often Anopheles gambiae, the primary vector in sub-Saharan Africa. Many approaches to malaria control focus on mosquitoes. Insecticide-treated mosquito nets and indoor ... |
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Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humansE. Jones and M. Chamberlin, WKYC Studios, 2021.
In 2021, Oxitec, a biotechnology company that develops genetically modified insects that safely and sustainably control pests that spread disease, damage crops and harm livestock across the globe, partnered with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) to evaluate the ... |
