Genetically modified fungus kills malaria-spreading mosquitos in landmark West African trial

A genetically modified fungus designed to safely reduce malaria-spreading mosquito populations has, for the first time, been successfully tested outside of laboratory conditions in a simulated village environment in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The trial decimated the target mosquito population in only 45 days paving the way for more trials in open environments.

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Category: Biology

Tags:

• Africa
• Genetic engineering
• Malaria
• Mosquito
• toxic

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2I7ZSL0