[feb]Detailed genome map of malaria vector

Question 1

Of who,?

Answer 1

Asian malaria vector mosquito Anopheles stephensi.

Question 2

significance?

Answer 2

3,000+ undetected genes unearthed.

• vital for the development of genetic control strategies of disease transmission
• important for advanced forms of defence against malaria transmission, including targeted CRISPR

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Question 3

What is CRISPR technology?

Answer 3

-CRISPR technology is a gene-editing tool which allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.

Question 4

What is National goal of malaria elimination?

Answer 4

-outlines India’s strategy for elimination of disease by 2030.