Dynaverse.net
Off Topic => Engineering => Topic started by: Nemesis on March 20, 2007, 07:51:10 am
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Link to full article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6468381.stm)
A genetically-modified (GM) strain of malaria-resistant mosquito has been created that is better able to survive than disease-carrying insects.
It gives new impetus to one strategy for controlling the disease: introduce the GM insects into wild populations in the hope that they will take over.
The insect carries a gene that prevents infection by the malaria parasite.
Interesting concept, cure the carrier rather than cure the disease or exterminate the carrier.