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2008-09-12 | permalink
Virus that infects mosquitoes could lead to weapon against disease
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found a new virus that infects the world’s most dangerous mosquito. Although the virus appears harmless, the scientists proved that it can be genetically manipulated. In theory, this means it can be modified to kill the mosquito or prevent it from transmitting malaria. However, the authors cautioned, that could take 5 to 15 years of work.
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2008-09-12 | permalink
Virus that infects mosquitoes could lead to weapon against disease
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found a new virus that infects the world’s most dangerous mosquito. Although the virus appears harmless, the scientists proved that it can be genetically manipulated. In theory, this means it can be modified to kill the mosquito or prevent it from transmitting malaria. However, the authors cautioned, that could take 5 to 15 years of work.
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