James, Anthony A.

Population modification of malaria vector mosquitoes [electronic resource] / Anthony A. James. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2018. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (42 min.) : color, sound). - Gene-drives and active genetics, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Gene-drives and active genetics. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Synthetic genes added to mosquitoes suppress transmission of malaria parasites -- Cas9-based gene drive for spreading supressive genes into mosquito populations -- Gene driven strains and their role in sustaining malaria control and eradication -- Novel regulatory and community engagement activities prior to field use of modified mosquitoes.

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

4578 Henry Stewart Talks


Insects--Genetic engineering.
Malaria--Prevention.
Mosquitoes--Control.
Mosquitoes--Genetic engineering.
Population genetics.
Anopheles--genetics.
Gene Drive Technology--methods.
Genes, Synthetic.
Genetics, Population.
Malaria--prevention & control.
Mosquito Control--methods.
Mosquito Vectors--genetics.
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