Thesis
Optimising the performance of genetically engineered Aedes aegypti
- Abstract:
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The mosquito Aedes aegypti is the primary worldwide vector of dengue fever, of which there are an estimated 390 million infections annually. Traditional vector control methods have been unsuccessful in preventing Ae. aegypti from posing a serious threat to human health worldwide, and as a result increasing emphasis is being placed on new control technologies. One of these is RIDL® (Release of Insects carrying a Dominant Lethal), a modified form of the sterile insect tec...
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+ Speight, M
Institution:
University of Oxford
Oxford college:
St Anne's College
Role:
Supervisor
+ Wint, W
Role:
Examiner
+ Tripet, F
Role:
Examiner
Funding
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
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- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- University of Oxford
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- Language:
- English
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- Subjects:
- UUID:
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- Deposit date:
- 2017-10-13
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- Copyright holder:
- Black, I
- Copyright date:
- 2017
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