Self-eliminating Genes Tested on Mosquitoes
Published:05 May2022 Source:Texas A&M AgriLife Communications
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have tested a technology to make temporary genetic modifications in mosquitoes. The modifications self-delete over time.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists published an article detailing a mechanism to make temporary genetic alterations to mosquitoes. The mechanism to make temporary genetic changes could be important for scientists hoping to modify mosquitoes in ways that help manage populations and prevent vector-borne diseases like West Nile virus without permanently altering wild populations' genetic makeup.