Genetic control of malaria and dengue. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Zach N. Adelman.
• Authors: Adelman, Zach N
• Contents: Transgenic Pests and Human Health: A Short Overview of Social, Cultural, and Scientific Considerations Concept and History of Genetic Control Considerations for disrupting malaria transmission in Africa using genetically-modified mosquitoes; ecology of Anopheline disease vectors, and current methods of control Ecology of malaria vectors, and current (non-genetic) methods of control in the Asia region Ecology of Anopheles darlingi, the primary malaria vector in the Americas, and current non-genetic methods of vector control Considerations for Disrupting Dengue Virus Transmission; Ecology of Aedes aegypti and Current (Non-genetic) Methods of Control The Challenge of Disrupting Vectorial Capacity Gene insertion and deletion in mosquitoes Gene Drive Strategies for Population Replacement Exploring the sex-determination pathway for control of mosquito-borne infectious diseases Disruption of Mosquito Olfaction Disruption of mosquito blood meal protein metabolism Engineering Pathogen Resistance in Mosquitoes Genetic control of malaria and dengue using Wolbachia Employing the Mosquito Microflora for Disease Control Regulation of Transgenic Mosquitoes Economic analysis of genetically modified mosquito strategies Community engagement Impact of genetic modification of vector populations on the malaria eradication agenda
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 616.9362; Malaria; Dengue; Mosquitoes as carriers of disease
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780128004050
• Related ISBNs: 9780128002469
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