Catalyst Magazine Live! Vector Borne Diseases, Mosquitoes and Genetic Control Strategies

Dr Estela Gonzalez, from The Pirbright Institute, with a PhD in Microbiology and Parasitology Estela studies insects that spread diseases, like mosquitoes and investigates new strategies to control their population.

In this video Estela explores her research into vector-borne diseases, how they are transmitted, and the effects of global changes on their transmission. With a focus on mosquito-borne diseases, specifically malaria and the mosquito Anopheles, and the new genetic control strategies under development.

Catalyst Magazine Live! is part of Catalyst Magazine https://catalyst-magazine.org a suite of UK curricular linked resources for young people (aged 14-19) and their educators to explore scientific research and associated careers.

You can read Estela’s article at https://bit.ly/3MHurHl

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