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Science January 2009 PMID 19119237

Stable introduction of a life-shortening Wolbachia infection into the mosquito Aedes aegypti.

Conor J McMeniman, Roxanna V Lane, Bodil N Cass, Amy W C Fong, Manpreet Sidhu, Yu-Feng Wang, Scott L O'Neill

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The discussions highlight some expertise and concerns about the origins of the Wolbachia strain, such as referencing its previous use in Drosophila, and questions about long-term effects, indicating cautious interest and skepticism. Words like 'adapted', 'long-term effects', and references to environmental groups demonstrate a nuanced view, balancing curiosity with caution.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show skepticism about the research's origins and potential long-term effects, rather than outright disagreement or support.

InterestModerate interest

While there is some curiosity regarding the details and implications of the study, overall engagement is limited to a few comments with deeper concern or curiosity.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments reflect moderate engagement with some questions, but lack extensive discussion or detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition of potential risks and implications, but no strong consensus on the research's significance or safety.

Abstract in brief

  • The study successfully introduced a Wolbachia strain into Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which shortens their adult lifespan, potentially reducing the mosquitoes' ability to transmit diseases like dengue.
  • The Wolbachia strain remains stable and is passed from mother to offspring efficiently, and it can cause complete cytoplasmic incompatibility, helping it spread through mosquito populations naturally.
  • Targeting mosquito age with Wolbachia infections could be an effective method to lower the transmission of pathogens such as dengue viruses by decreasing the number of older, infectious mosquitoes.]
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Ludger Wess
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U-oh. Es wurden Zellkulturen angelegt, Virusstämme künstlich selektiert, Artgrenzen überschritten und Freilandversuche angestellt. Wo bleiben @greenpeace_de und @testbiotech? Niemand kann doch ausschließen, dass Langzeitfolgen... https://t.co/NyqA5crfhL

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David Castro
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@borratuhuella Aunque, checando ma historia de esta cepa veo que fue aislada de Drosophila melanogaster, donde demostró que reducía su esperanza de vida. Y luego la adaptaron a A. Aegypti a través de cultivos seriados de células del mosquito por 3 años. Te paso el paper https://t.co/TmcKCNswsO

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David Castro
@DavidECastroG · X

@borratuhuella Aunque, checando ma historia de esta cepa veo que fue aislada de Drosophila melanogaster, donde demostró que reducía su esperanza de vida. Y luego la adaptaron a A. Aegypti a través de cultivos seriados de células del mosquito por 3 años. Te paso el paper https://t.co/TmcKCNswsO

Jun 11, 2021 · 2,905 followers View post →
Ludger Wess
@LudgerWess · X

U-oh. Es wurden Zellkulturen angelegt, Virusstämme künstlich selektiert, Artgrenzen überschritten und Freilandversuche angestellt. Wo bleiben @greenpeace_de und @testbiotech? Niemand kann doch ausschließen, dass Langzeitfolgen... https://t.co/NyqA5crfhL

Jun 10, 2021 · 1 like · 7,020 followers View post →