Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Safely releasing genetically modified genes into the wild

So, you’ve genetically engineered a malaria-resistant mosquito. Now what? How many mosquitoes would you need to replace the disease-carrying wild type? What is the most effective distribution pattern? How could you stop a premature release of the engineered mosquitoes? Applied mathematicians and physicists used mathematical modeling to guide the design and distribution of genetically modified genes that can both effectively replace wild mosquitoes and be safely controlled.



from Top Health News – ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ujHNR9
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