Proposed gene drive in Phlebotomine sand flies - University of Kelaniya

Sand flies

Intended use

Reduction in transmission of Leishmania parasites by this vector (to reduce occurrence of leishmaniasis disease)

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Guanthilaka N

Institution

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Publications

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

NA - proposal only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

More than one option proposed