“Have Scientists Done Enough?” Community Perspectives on Gene Drive-Modified Mosquitoes for Malaria Control in Northern Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s44197-025-00465-z
Abstract: Gene-drive modified mosquitoes (GDMMs) offer a novel strategy for malaria control by genetically altering mosquito populations to reduce transmission. We assessed public awareness, attitudes, and factors influencing acceptance of GDMMs in Northern Uganda. This mixed-methods… read more here.
Keywords: gene drive; control; modified mosquitoes; malaria control ... See more keywords
Modified mosquitoes reduce cases of dengue fever.
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-019-03660-8
Abstract: Insects infected with a disease-inhibiting bacterium were released in communities in Asia and South America. Insects infected with a disease-inhibiting bacterium were released in communities in Asia and South America. read more here.
Keywords: insects; mosquitoes reduce; cases dengue; modified mosquitoes ... See more keywords
Benefits and risks of genetically modified mosquitoes: news and Twitter framing across issue-attention cycle
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DOI: 10.1080/13669877.2020.1801808
Abstract: This study examines how online news and Twitter framed the discussion about genetically modified mosquitoes differently in response to Zika as the issue-attention cycle progressed. Results show tha... read more here.
Keywords: genetically modified; modified mosquitoes; attention cycle; news twitter ... See more keywords