Chemist Targets Pesky Mosquitoes’ Genes
Published:28 Feb.2022 Source:University of Cincinnati
The next generation of mosquito control might target the pests' reproductive genes.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati examined genetic material of three species of mosquito responsible for killing millions of people around the world each year. In a collaboration between UC's chemistry and biology departments, researchers revealed the surprising genetic modifications female mosquitoes undergo, in part to create the next generation.