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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