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Ugandan scientists turn to genetically engineered mosquitoes in malaria fight

Scientists hope to introduce mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered to gradually reduce the malaria-spreading characteristics among all mosquito species in a sustainable manner

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By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Ugandan scientists hope to deploy genetically engineered mosquitoes in the effort to completely eliminate malaria from the country and sub-Saharan Africa.

The scientists hope to do this through the gene drive

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Monica Musenero
Makerere University
Chris Opesen

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