CRISPR can stop malaria spread by editing a single gene in mosquitos
CRISPR, a gene-editing technology, has shown promise in treating and preventing diseases. Researchers have found a way to edit a single gene in mosquitoes that prevents them from transmitting malaria, a disease that kills up to 600,000 people annually. The altered mosquitoes can still be infected with the malaria parasite, but the parasite is unable to reach the mosquito's salivary glands, preventing transmission to humans. This approach does not affect the mosquitoes' health or reproduction, allowing the new gene to spread through the population and potentially reduce the incidence of malaria worldwide. The researchers believe this method could be an effective and adaptable strategy to control the spread of this deadly disease.
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