Lanzaro, Gregory C.,

Ecological considerations for gene drive systems [electronic resource] / Gregory C. Lanzaro. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2018. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (35 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: Gene drive technology used for the elimination of malaria in Africa -- Evaluation and deployment of genetically engineered mosquitoes (GEM) with gene drive into natural malaria-transmitting mosquito populations -- Fitness of GEM relative to their wild counterparts -- Strategies for maintaining and evaluating overall fitness -- Criteria for the establishment of field trial sites for the release and evaluation of GEM -- Implementation of GEM for malaria elimination/eradication at the continental scale.

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Genetic engineering--Environmental aspects.
Genetic engineering--Methodology.
Genetic engineering--Research.
Malaria--Prevention.
Malaria--Africa.
Mosquitoes--Control.
Mosquitoes--Genetic engineering.
Anopheles--genetics.
Ecological and Environmental Phenomena.
Gene Drive Technology--ethics.
Gene Drive Technology--methods.
Malaria--prevention & control.
Mosquito Control--methods.
Mosquito Vectors--genetics.
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