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@article{Simoni:2025:10.1016/j.cois.2025.101430,
author = {Simoni, A and Tolosana, I and Bernardini, F},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2025.101430},
journal = {Current Opinion in Insect Science},
title = {Genetic control strategies for population suppression in the Anopheles gambiae complex: a review of current technologies},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2025.101430},
volume = {72},
year = {2025}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Malaria continues to pose a critical public health threat, with mosquitoes from the Anopheles gambiae complex acting as the main vectors of the disease in sub-Saharan Africa, where approximately 95% of malaria-related deaths occur. Despite significant advancements in vector control, such as insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor spraying, the effectiveness of these interventions is increasingly compromised by various challenges, including rising levels of insecticide and pathogen resistance, mosquito behavioural adaptations, and persistent funding gaps. In this context, genetic vector control strategies have shown considerable promise, primarily based on findings from controlled laboratory studies. This review explores the development of these genetic approaches within the Anopheles gambiae complex and outlines future directions for their advancement and potential integration into malaria control efforts.
AU - Simoni,A
AU - Tolosana,I
AU - Bernardini,F
DO - 10.1016/j.cois.2025.101430
PY - 2025///
SN - 2214-5745
TI - Genetic control strategies for population suppression in the Anopheles gambiae complex: a review of current technologies
T2 - Current Opinion in Insect Science
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2025.101430
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574525001002?via%3Dihub
VL - 72
ER -
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