Genetic Engineering In the Mosquito War.

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  • Author(s): NOLEN, STEPHANIE
  • Source:
    New York Times. 10/3/2023, Vol. 173 Issue 59930, pD1-D5. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      GENETIC engineering; MOSQUITOES; VOLUNTEER service; ZIKA Virus Epidemic, 2015-2016
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on the efforts of a team of scientists, working with a project called the University of California Malaria Initiative, on the remote island of Príncipe in Africa to bring cutting-edge genetic science and engineering to fight against the malaria-carrying mosquito species Anopheles coluzzii. It raises concerns about genetic modification against malaria including its risks for the ecosystem, catastrophic consequences, safety and investments in infrastructure.