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Alekos Simoni

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Molecular biologist working with #TargetMalaria at Imperial College. Expert in gene drives for control of malaria mosquitoes

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We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we? Gene editing holds the potential of suppressing mosquito species that carry deadly diseases โ€” and raises ethical questions.

Our aim is to make a difference with gene drive, a technology that could be a game changer to cut #malaria transmission.

Read this excellent article by @dino_grandoni here: wapo.st/4mGFHGi
#EndMalaria #Science #Africa

03.06.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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10.01.2025 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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