Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Anopheles funestus - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya

Intended use

Reduction of transmission of malaria pathogen by this vector (to reduce morbidity and mortality from malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa)

Readiness of Technology

3 - Preliminary laboratory work published

Project leader

Tchouassi DP

Institution

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – preliminary study only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Unspecified - probably would be derived from systems developed by Gates Foundation in An. gambiae

Description

NA – preliminary study only

Notes on readiness of technology

Characterising genetic diversity of wild population

Phenotype

NA – preliminary study only

Authors name for construct(s)

NA – preliminary study only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

Not stated