Molecular entomology: a new promising tool for malaria control.
The recent biotechnological revolution in Molecular Entomology explores new promising tools for the control of vector borne diseases through genetic manipulation of vectorial competence. The gene transfer technology is hoped to make the malaria vectors incapable of supporting the development of malaria parasite which will ultimately lead to eradication of the parasites and the disease.
N.R.S. Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal.
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D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles / Q000235:genetics* / Q000469:parasitology*; D004772:Entomology; D017344:Genes, Insect; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000235:genetics / Q000469:parasitology; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000379:methods