Happy Face 29 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Scientists in the US have succeeded in genetically engineering a malaria-resistant mosquito. The researchers, from the University of Arizona, introduced a gene that affected the insect's gut, meaning the malaria parasite could not develop. They report the advance, which also reduced the insects' lifespan, in the journal PLoS Pathogens. They say that the ultimate goal is to introduce malaria-resistant mosquitoes into the environment. "Before we do this, we have to somehow give the mosquitoes a competitive advantage over the disease-carrying insects," explained Professor Michael Riehle from the University of Arizona a principle investigator on the project. More Just too late for Cheryl Cole. Could potentially stop one million deaths a year. Another population control measure defeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4446 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 And the "competitive advantage" could be something worse than malaria... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 something like Lasa Fever............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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