The mosquito microbiota is known to naturally limit malaria transmission, acting directly on parasites and via effects on mosquito immunity and fitness. Using genetically modified bacteria and mosquitoes, two studies uncover new potential of this multipotent prospective tool to reduce disease transmission.

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瑞士军刀削减疟疾传播

众所周知，蚊子菌群可以自然地限制疟疾的传播，它直接作用于寄生虫，并通过影响蚊子的免疫力和适应性发挥作用。两项研究利用转基因细菌和蚊子发现了这种多能性前瞻性工具减少疾病传播的新潜力。