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. 2017 Nov 8;22(5):577-579.
doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2017.10.016.

A Swiss Army Knife to Cut Malaria Transmission

Mathilde Gendrin  1
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A Swiss Army Knife to Cut Malaria Transmission

Mathilde Gendrin. Cell Host Microbe. .
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Abstract

The mosquito microbiota is known to naturally limit malaria transmission, acting directly on parasites and via effects on mosquito immunity and fitness. Using genetically modified bacteria and mosquitoes, two studies uncover new potential of this multipotent prospective tool to reduce disease transmission.

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