Gene-edited mosquitoes slash malaria spread 93% using self-propagating shield

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	Gene-edited mosquitoes slash malaria spread 93% using self-propagating shield Scientists engineered a naturally occurring genetic variant (Q224) in Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes, making them highly resistant to malaria parasites without affecting fitness. A novel gene-drive system rapidly spread this protective trait through lab mosquito populations, offering a potential breakthrough for malaria control.

	Ivermectin mass treatment shows great promise in reducing malaria transmission Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease.

			New method genetically blocks mosquitoes from transmitting malaria Mosquitoes kill more people each year than any other animal. In 2023, the blood-sucking insects infected a reported 263 million people with malaria, leading to nearly 600,000 deaths, 80% of which were children.

			Climate disasters threaten malaria control efforts in high-burden regions Tropical cyclones in Madagascar lead to sharp spikes in malaria infections – particularly in children – due to interruptions in control efforts, according to a new study.

			Penn State team investigates the neural basis of nightmares and mental health Dreams, and likely nightmares, are experienced universally across humans and animals, but neuroscientists still do not know why.

	Study: Millions worldwide still lack access to essential surgical care Progress towards universal access to safe, affordable surgical care is dangerously off track as at least 160 million patients each year are unable to receive surgery - with Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) bearing the brunt of the crisis, a new study reveals.

	Protein signatures may help predict malaria severity and guide treatment Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified over 250 proteins that are strongly affected by malaria, which could help predict the severity of the disease and thus enable faster treatment for the most critical patients.

	Timor-Leste achieves historic malaria-free status The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002.

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