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ArticleVector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)2014

Criteria for identifying and evaluating candidate sites for open-field trials of genetically engineered mosquitoes.

David M Brown, Luke S Alphey, Andrew McKemey, Camilla Beech, Anthony A James

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Article in Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.), 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. The ethics of genome editing in non-human animals: a systematic review of reasons reported in the academic literature.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2019
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  19. Highly efficient Cas9-mediated gene drive for population modification of the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles stephensi.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2015
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

David M Brown1 Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of California , Irvine, California.
Luke S Alphey
Andrew McKemey
Camilla Beech
Anthony A James

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recent laboratory successes in the development of genetically engineered mosquitoes for controlling pathogen transmission have fostered the need for standardized procedures for advancing the technical achievements to practical tools. It is incumbent in many cases for the same scientists doing the in-laboratory discovery research to also take on the initial challenges of developing the pathway that will move the technologies to the field. One of these challenges is having a set of criteria for selecting collaborators and sites for efficacy and safety field trials that combine rigorous science with good ethical and legal practices. Specific site-selection criteria were developed in four categories-Scientific, Regulatory, Community Engagement, and Resources-in anticipation of open-field releases of a transgenic mosquito strain designed to suppress populations of the dengue vector mosquito, Aedes aegypti. The criteria are derived from previous published material, discussions, and personal experiences with the expectation of providing guidance to laboratory scientists for addressing the conceptual and operational considerations for identifying partner researchers and countries with whom to collaborate. These criteria are not intended to be prescriptive nor can they be applied to every circumstance where genetic approaches are proposed for deployment. However, we encourage those involved in the discovery phase of research to consider each criterion during project planning activities, and where appropriate, incorporate them into a "go/no-go" decision-making process for further development and testing of the technologies.

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AnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedCulicidaeFemaleGenetic EngineeringInsect VectorsMaleMosquito ControlSocial Responsibility

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PMID24689963
PMCPMC3993056

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