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Genetically modified mosquitoes and malaria in Africa: top scientist shares latest advances

    By Abdoulaye Diabaté   Every year, mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal. According to the World Malaria Report (2023), the African continent bears the brunt of the most deadly mosquito-borne disease, malaria. Africa has 94% of the cases and 95% of the deaths. One tool that’s being considered in the fight against malaria is genetic modification. Several research projects around the world are looking to use […]

today19 August, 2024