Genetically Modified Mosquitoes for Controlling Vector-borne Diseases

Recently, the first open-air study of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes (GMM) in the United States yielded positive results.

  • The experiment aimed to reduce the population of wild Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that is a vector for viruses such as chikungunya, dengue, zika and yellow fever.

About Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

  • Genetically Modified Mosquitoes are those whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology.
  • Alteration of the genome is done in a way to favour the few desired physiological traits and the generation of desired biological products.
  • The desired trait of these GMMs is to reduce the transmission of vector-borne human diseases that mosquitoes spread.

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