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Scientists hack mosquito DNA to spread malaria-resistant gene
Scientists at the University of California are using new technology to breed mosquitos that can spread an engineered malaria-resistant gene to their offspring.
By: Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press, Published on Mon Nov 23 2015
WASHINGTON ? U.S. researchers hatched some malaria-resistant mosquitoes and then gave evolution a shove ? using a groundbreaking technology to ensure the insects pass on that protective gene as they reproduce, with implications far beyond the promise of fighting malaria.
The experiment reported Monday involves what?s called a ?gene drive,? a technique that, if it pans out, promises to alter the genetics of populations of insects and certain plants and animals faster than Mother Nature could...
Scientists hack mosquito DNA to spread malaria-resistant gene
Scientists at the University of California are using new technology to breed mosquitos that can spread an engineered malaria-resistant gene to their offspring.
By: Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press, Published on Mon Nov 23 2015
WASHINGTON ? U.S. researchers hatched some malaria-resistant mosquitoes and then gave evolution a shove ? using a groundbreaking technology to ensure the insects pass on that protective gene as they reproduce, with implications far beyond the promise of fighting malaria.
The experiment reported Monday involves what?s called a ?gene drive,? a technique that, if it pans out, promises to alter the genetics of populations of insects and certain plants and animals faster than Mother Nature could...