Gene drive modified mosquitoes offer new tool for malaria elimination efforts

The Transmission Zero project, co-developed by researchers from Imperial College London and the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania, aims to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes to render them incapable of transmitting the malaria parasite. This effort could significantly reduce malaria cases, especially among vulnerable populations such as children. Supported by a $15 million grant from the Gates Foundation, the research seeks to establish local partnerships and capabilities for ongoing malaria mitigation.