Genetically Modified and other Innovative Vector Control Technologies: Eco-bio-social Considerations for Safe Application

This book discusses the latest developments in deploying genetically modified vectors for disease control, focusing on mosquitoes that transmit malaria and dengue viruses. It covers ecological, biological, ethical, legal, and social implications, risk assessment, and biosafety. Written by experts, it is useful for researchers, scientists, and professionals in academia, government, and medical colleges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 449 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the latest advancements in developing and deploying genetically modified vectors, with a specific focus on Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes, which are responsible for transmitting malaria parasites and dengue viruses, among the most deadly and debilitating vector-borne diseases. Recognizing the timeliness and importance of this topic, the book addresses various ecological, biological, social, and regulatory aspects related to the deployment of genetically modified vectors in specific contexts, with a primary emphasis on ensuring the biosafety of humans, their associates, and the environment. Written by a team of specialists and experts from diverse fields of genetically modified organisms, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of key topics such as the basic principles of vector genetic manipulation, their potential impacts on human health and the environment, ecological, biological, ethical, legal, and social considerations associated with their use, identification of potential hazards, assessment and management of risks for both humans and the environment, risk/benefit analysis, principles and practices for biosecurity and biosafety in laboratories and field settings, guiding principles for the establishment and management of institutional or national biosafety review boards and ethics review committees, and the development and application of a biosafety regulatory framework and its related legal principles at national levels to secure the development and use of vector control methods based on genetic modification strategies. This publication is invaluable for researchers, scientists, professionals, students, and academic and research institutions in government or non-government sectors, as well as medical colleges.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811629662
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021