New Technology Developed By Oxford University To Prevent From Dengue,chikungunya

In an attempt to prevent Aedes mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya, a new technology developed by the Oxford University will be lab-tested in the country to check the breeding of the vectors following a green signal from the Union Government. Scientists at Oxford University and its offshoot company Oxitec have come up with a new technology whereby genetically modified male Aedes mosquitoes could be released to mate with female mosquitoes of the species and the resulting larvae are destined to perish without becoming adults. It is hoped that sustained releases of this mosquito could suppress the population of the biting female mosquitoes below the level at which they cannot spread these diseases. "Only male mosquitoes are used in the technology and since these cannot bite, the technology will not result in biting nuisance or increased transmission of any disease.

Source:www.ptinews.com/news/182090_GM-mosquitoes-to-help-control-Chikungunya--Dengue