The world's biodiversity is in crisis. Synthetic biology has the potential to transform
biodiversity conservation, both directly and indirectly, in ways that are negative and positive …

Malaria remains an ongoing public health challenge, with over 600,000 deaths in 2021, of
which approximately 96% occurred in Africa. Despite concerted efforts, the goal of global …

Background Innovative tools are needed to complement the existing approach for malaria
elimination. Gene drive mosquitoes are one potential new technology in the control of …

Progress in gene drive research has engendered a lively discussion about community
engagement and the ethical standards the work hinges on. While there is broad agreement …

Gene drive mosquitoes are increasingly considered a potential transformational tool for
vector control of malaria mosquitoes. As part of efforts to promote responsible research in …

Ingenious exploitation of transgenic approaches to produce malaria resistant or sterile
mosquitoes, or hypervirulent mosquito pathogens, has produced many potential solutions to …

The application of gene drives to achieve public health goals, such as the suppression of
Anopheles gambiae populations, or altering their ability to sustain Plasmodium spp …

Elimination of malaria has become a United Nations member states target: Target 3.3 of the
sustainable development goal no. 3 (SDG3). Despite the measures taken, the attainment of …

Gene drive technology has been recognized for its potential to provide durable and cost-
effective solutions for previously intractable problems in public health, conservation, and …

The thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering In 2018, scientists manipulated the
DNA of human babies for the first time. As biologist and historian Matthew Cobb shows in As …