Keywords: Monitoring and Surveillance

Regulatory Provisions for Post-Release Monitoring of Genetically Modified Organisms in Africa

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Julia Njagi, John Muriuki, Paul Mbugua, et al.,  Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,  2026.
Genetically modified (GM) crops with improved traits such as resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and enhanced nutritional profiles have been commercially cultivated for over three decades. Despite extensive safety data and long-term cultivation experience, concerns continue ...

Ecological analysis of mosquito larval communities in Burkina Faso to inform environmental monitoring of genetic control programs

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Toé, I., Kientega, M., Lingani, A.J. et al.,  Scientific Reports,  16. 2026.
In Burkina Faso, the development of the gene drive technology targeting Anopheles coluzzii raises important ecological questions about potential non-target effects. Understanding interactions in mosquitoes’ natural environments is crucial for developing effective post-release ...