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Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread malaria
2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread malaria

The Hindu  

Scientists have genetically modified mosquitoes with the ability to slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their gut, an advance that can help prevent transmission of the disease to humans. "Delaying the parasite's growth in the mosquito has opened many more opportunities to block malaria transmission from mosquitoes to humans," said study co-first author, Astrid Hoermann. "Gene drive is one …

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First evidence drug-resistant malaria mutations gaining foothold in Africa, study suggests
3 years, 8 months ago

First evidence drug-resistant malaria mutations gaining foothold in Africa, study suggests

The Independent  

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Question Corner: Can some mosquitoes cause more malaria transmission?
3 years, 11 months ago

Question Corner: Can some mosquitoes cause more malaria transmission?

The Hindu  

According to the World Health Organization, in 2019, there were an estimated 229 million cases of malaria worldwide and the number of malaria deaths stood at 4,09,000. A new study has shown that if a mosquito has multiple bouts of blood meal, it can shorten the incubation period of the parasites and increase the malaria transmission potential. It also makes …

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Coronavirus vaccine questions answered. Will you need boosters? How long is immunity?
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus vaccine questions answered. Will you need boosters? How long is immunity?

ABC  

All around the world, teams of scientists are racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine. The UK's chief science adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, said on March 13 that one of "the key things" Britain needed to do was "build up some kind of herd immunity so more people are immune to this disease and we reduce the transmission". "It's a separate …

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