Genetic technology for malaria control. shorts malaria

Scientists have developed a genetic technology called Ifegenia to suppress populations of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, which spread malaria. By using CRISPR technology to disrupt a gene called femaleless (fle), the researchers were able to eliminate female mosquitoes while keeping the males reproductively fit. The new system shows promise as a safe and controllable method to combat malaria, and it could potentially be adapted for other disease-spreading species. The researchers emphasize the need for social acceptance, regulatory approvals, and funding to implement this technology on a larger scale.

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