Gene-drive-capable mosquitoes suppress patient-derived malaria in Tanzania
Nature • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Gene-drive-capable mosquitoes have been shown to suppress malaria derived from patients in Tanzania, according to a study published in Nature. The research indicates that these genetically modified mosquitoes can prevent the development of the malaria parasite, paving the way for future field trials (Nature).
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