Malaria control with genetically manipulated insect vectors

Science. 2002 Oct 4;298(5591):119-21. doi: 10.1126/science.1078278.

Abstract

At a recent workshop, experts discussed the benefits, risks, and research priorities associated with using genetically manipulated insects in the control of vector-borne diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Genetically Modified*
  • Anopheles / genetics*
  • Anopheles / parasitology
  • Anopheles / physiology
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Ecology
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Genes, Insect
  • Genetic Engineering*
  • Genetics, Population
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors / genetics*
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology
  • Insect Vectors / physiology
  • Malaria / prevention & control*
  • Malaria / transmission
  • Pest Control, Biological*
  • Plasmodium / physiology
  • Public Health
  • Public Opinion
  • Transformation, Genetic