A Keele University researcher has secured a major UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Award to accelerate the development of innovative genetic tools aimed at reducing the spread of mosquito‑borne diseases.

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A team including a Keele researcher has developed a synthetic polymer which naturally evolves into a stronger helical structure which is commonly seen in nature, and which could help scientists create more adaptable and customisable materials.

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Scientists at Keele University have created the first detailed map of the genetic “switches” that control reproduction in disease-carrying insects such as Anopheles gambiae, the mosquito species most responsible for malaria transmission, paving the way for more effective methods of genetically controlling these insects.

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