Work on engineered gene used to modify DNA of mosquitoes 'could be stifled' by perceived risk to environmentResearch on a radical new way to combat malaria and other devastating diseases could be knocked off track if a UN biodiversity conference imposes a moratorium on the work, a group of scientists have said.Some scientists believe the different approach has the potential to transform the battle against malaria. It involves engineered gene drives which are used to modify the DNA of wild organisms on a mass scale. In the case of mosquitoes the method would have the potential to wipe out populations of certain species which carry the malaria parasite, say the scientists. Continue reading...
Scientists divided over new research method to combat malaria
14. listopadu 2018 1:30
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/14/scientists-divided-over-new-research-method-to-combat-malaria
Zdroj: The Guardian