Showing posts with label dengue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dengue. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Genetically-Modified Mosquito, Dengue, and Chikungunya: Promises And Perils
The Genetically-Modified Mosquito Bite by Nicholas St. Fleur. The Atlantic. January 27, 2015.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Opinion Piece: Fluorescent Mosquitoes As A Way To Combat Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever Vs. Glowing Mosquitoes by Marc Zimmer. USA TODAY. February 21, 2013.
Dengue Fever is slowly spreading into the United States. Worldwide, it is 20 times more common than the flu and is, according to the World Health Organization, the "fastest spreading vector-borne viral disease."
Zimmer advocates using genetically modified mosquitoes which produce larvae that glow allowing scientists to track them. While he recognizes the trade-offs involved in adopting approach, he believes that the time for a decision is approaching.
Dengue Fever is slowly spreading into the United States. Worldwide, it is 20 times more common than the flu and is, according to the World Health Organization, the "fastest spreading vector-borne viral disease."
Zimmer advocates using genetically modified mosquitoes which produce larvae that glow allowing scientists to track them. While he recognizes the trade-offs involved in adopting approach, he believes that the time for a decision is approaching.
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