毎年、２億～３億件のマラリアと、５千万～１億件のデング熱が世界中で発生しています。そこで何故、これらの原因となる蚊を効果的に駆除することができていないのでしょうか？ハディン・パリ―氏が遺伝子工学での魅力的な解決法：オスの蚊を無精子とし、環境に放すことで、病原を運ぶ種を減らす、を説明します。

ハディン・パリ―：蚊の遺伝子改造と伝染病の克服

Mosquitos have killed more humans than any other animal, causing hundreds of millions of cases of malaria and dengue fever each year. Traditional control methods like chemicals and fogging have failed to stop their explosive spread, especially as dengue fever cases have increased thirtyfold in fifty years. A novel approach uses genetically engineered male mosquitos that produce no viable offspring, slashing populations by up to 85 percent in field trials. This targeted solution aims to save lives while minimizing harm to the environment and other species.

Genetically Modified Mosquitos Offer New Hope Against Deadly Diseases

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Hadyn Parry: ハディン・パリ―：蚊の遺伝子改造と伝染病の克服