Bloss, Cinnamon S.,

Public response to a proposed field trial of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the United States a case study / [electronic resource] : Cinnamon S. Bloss. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2018. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (25 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: Recent transmissions of mosquito-borne disease -- Oxitec proposal of a Florida Keys trial of genetically engineered mosquitoes -- FDA "Finding of No Significant Impact" -- FDA public comments analyzed -- Themes: ecological implications; human health; concerns about genetically modified organisms generally; government and industry mistrust -- Georeferenced attitudes to genetically engineered mosquitoes -- Results of Florida's non-binding referendum -- Importance of public trust to successful public health interventions.

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4598 Henry Stewart Talks


United States. Food and Drug Administration.
Oxitec.


Dengue--Prevention.
Dengue--Florida.
Genetic engineering--Environmental aspects.
Genetic engineering--Social aspects.
Insects--Genetic engineering.
Mosquitoes--Control.
Mosquitoes--Genetic engineering.
Aedes--genetics.
Animals, Genetically Modified.
Dengue--prevention & control.
Disease Transmission, Infectious--prevention & control.
Ecological and Environmental Phenomena.
Gene Drive Technology.
Genetic Engineering--methods.
Mosquito Control--methods.
Mosquito Vectors--genetics.
Public Opinion.
United States Food and Drug Administration.
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