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Providing a policy framework for responsible gene drive research

Posted 5th November 2021 by Delphine Thizy

Recent progress in the field of gene drive research means the prospect of gene drive organisms – such as genetically modified mosquitoes for vector control – being proposed for field…

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Developing a stakeholder engagement roadmap for novel genetic approaches for vector control

Posted 27th October 2021 by Dr Lea Pare Toe

In July 2019, Target Malaria, in collaboration with the National Institute of Health Sciences (Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé-IRSS) proceeded with the small-scale release of non gene…

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WHO recommends malaria vaccine for broad-scale use in Africa

Posted 12th October 2021 by Dr. Janilza Silveira Silva

On October 6th, the World Health Organisation announced it is recommending broad-scale use of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine as a complementary prevention tool among children in Africa and in other…

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Investigating the potential ecological consequences of gene drive approaches to vector control

Posted 22nd September 2021 by Alima Qureshi

At Target Malaria, we aim to fight malaria by controlling the malaria-mosquito. The technologies we are working to develop aim to reduce transmission of the disease by reducing the population…

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Gene drive mosquitoes successfully control mosquito populations in large cages 

Posted 6th September 2021 by Dr. Alekos Simoni

Target Malaria researchers have successfully demonstrated that gene drive technology can control malaria mosquito populations in laboratory settings mimicking natural environments. The results of this study were recently outlined in…

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World Health Assembly resolution prioritises research and innovation for malaria control

Posted 29th July 2021 by Korotimi Bayala Traore

The World Health Assembly, the main governing body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), recently adopted a new resolution with the aim of accelerating progress towards eliminating malaria, a preventable…

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Analysing off-target effects in CRISPR-based gene drive mosquitoes

Posted 8th July 2021 by William Garrood

The versatility of the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, originally co-developed by award-winning scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, has allowed the development of gene drive systems that hold huge potential…

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Talking public health, biodiversity and development at the European Development Days

Posted 30th June 2021 by Yacine Djibo

The European Development Days (EDD), Europe’s leading forum for international cooperation and development, took place from June 15-16, 2021. The virtual event was equipped with an online platform designed to…

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Laying the groundwork for a community agreement framework for gene drive research in Africa

Posted 9th June 2021 by Dr. Charles Mbogo

Novel genetic technologies for vector control, such as those being developed by Target Malaria, present researchers and stakeholders with many unique challenges. One of the most salient is the need…

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Building the Africa we want through science and innovation

Posted 25th May 2021 by Naima Sykes

Today is Africa Day. As we celebrate the achievements, unity, and heritage of our diverse continent, we at Target Malaria also celebrate our teams working in the African region to…

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