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MyJove Corporation, Journal of Visualized Experiments, 83, 2014

DOI: 10.3791/3579

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Mass Production of Genetically Modified Aedes aegypti for Field Releases in Brazil

Journal article published in 2014 by Danilo O. Carvalho ORCID, Derric Nimmo, Neil Naish, Andrew R. McKemey, Pam Gray, André Bb B. Wilke, Mauro T. Marrelli ORCID, Jair F. Virginio, Luke Alphey, Margareth L. Capurro ORCID
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Abstract

New techniques and methods are being sought to try to win the battle against mosquitoes. Recent advances in molecular techniques have led to the development of new and innovative methods of mosquito control based around the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)1-3. A control method known as RIDL (Release of Insects carrying a Dominant Lethal)4, is based around SIT, but uses genetic methods to remove the need for radiation-sterilization5-8. A RIDL strain of Ae. aegypti was successfully tested in the field in Grand Cayman9,10; further field use is planned or in progress in other countries around the world.