Custom Mosquitoes Promise Disease Control Through Genetics
In a Raikhel East Lansing lab scientists explore transgenic mosquitoes designed to resist pathogens by boosting defensin production. The aim is to create disease fighting insects that could displace wild populations and curb malaria dengue and other illnesses though experts warn of possible failures and unforeseen consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Eliot
Raikhel
East Lansing
Alexander
Andrew Spielman
Harvard School of Public Health
Cypress River and Glenboro Local Chronology Highlights
A summary of historical notes from 1901 to 1991 records trains from Cypress River, census work in Portage la Prairie, and varied community events. Notable items include Red Cross outreach in 1921, a Cypress River Tennis Club tournament in 1931, outdoor band concerts in 1941, Mother’s Day fishing in 1951, and census activity in 1981 with Oak Hammock Marsh tours and May Census Day preparations.
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Cypress River
W. Waller
Chas Heath
Portage la Prairie
Macdonald
Thos. Keiley
Don Pedro
Cypress River Syndicate
G.M. MacVicar
Winnipeg
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Glenboro
J. Turner
Glenboro and Community Board of Trade
Leland Hotel
Manitoba Great Western
Glen Haven Manor
Swan Lake
At & P.m
Natural Resources
Harry Enns
Manitoba Naturalists Society
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Oak Hammock Marsh
Canada
Minister of Highways
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Ruby Beech
Glenboro Gazette
Glenboro Gaiety
Showtime
Atraetna
Regina King
Chris Rock
Chris Klein
Heather Graham
Sally Field
Total EyeCare Center
Len Rust
Holland
Holland Medical Centre
Glenboro & Area
Glenboroey Area Foundation
Glenboro & Area Foundation
R.M. of
South Cypress
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