Sterility introduced by release of genetically altered males to a domestic population of Aedes aegypti at the Kenya coast
Autor(es): McDonald P T,Hausermann W,Lorimer N
Resumo: The release of males heterozygous for one or two sex-linked translocations was effective in introducing a high level of sterility into a domestic population of Aedes aegypti at a Rabai village. The effect of the releases continued for several weeks after the release period.
Palavras-Chave: Animals, Laboratory; Biology; Clinical Research; Contraception; Contraception Research; Family Planning; Genetics; Research Methodology
Imprenta: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 26, n. 3, p. 553-561, 1977
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.4269/ajtmh.1977.26.553
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 1977