Insects resist genetic methods to control disease spread, Indiana University study finds

Insects resist genetic methods to control disease spread, Indiana University study finds 05/24/2017 01:58 PM EDT A study from Indiana University published May 19 in the journal Science Advances finds that insects possess a naturally occurring resistance to the use of gene-editing technology to prevent diseases such as malaria. Full story at https://news.iu.edu/stories/2017/05/iub/releases/19-genetic-resistance-study.html Source Indiana University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111