Natural Killers to Control Malaria

Novel genetically engineered fungi made to produce spider and scorpion venom makes them lethal to disease carrying mosquitoes and could emerge as highly effective biological pesticides to control mosquitoes in the future, according to a recent study from the University of Maryland, and colleagues from Burkina Faso, China and Australia.

Malaria to be controlled by genetically engineered fungi
- Mosquito resistance to chemical insecticides is a major cause for mosquito control failure
- Genetically engineered fungus effectively destroys mosquitoes, prevents disease transmission

Natural Killers Fungi to be Genetically Engineered to Combat Malaria

Fungi that naturally infect mosquitoes can be made more deadly to control and kill these insects. The fungus can be engineered to produce multiple toxins. Read More

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Natural Killers to Control Malaria

Natural Killers Fungi to be Genetically Engineered to Combat Malaria

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