The first releases of transgenic mosquitoes: an argument for the sterile insect technique

Potential applications for reducing transmission of mosquito-borne diseases by releasing genetically modified mosquitoes have been proposed, and mosquitoes are being created with such an application in mind in several laboratories. The use of the sterile insect technique (SIT) provides a safe progra...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Trends in parasitology 2003-08, Vol.19 (8), p.349-355
Hauptverfasser:	Benedict, Mark Q., Robinson, Alan S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aedes - genetics Animals Animals, Genetically Modified - physiology Anopheles - genetics Biological and medical sciences Culex - genetics Culicidae Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Infertility, Male - genetics Insect Vectors - genetics Malaria - prevention & control Male Medically important nuisances and vectors, pests of stored products and materials: population survey and control Pest Control, Biological - methods Screw Worm Infection - prevention & control Vectors. Intermediate hosts
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