DNA Genetics Info

A breakthrough genetic method called Ifegenia holds promise in combating malaria by targeting the female mosquito population. By utilising CRISPR gene-editing technology to disrupt a key female-specific gene, researchers have achieved successful suppression of the deadly malaria vector. This innovative approach offers a controlled and safe means to reduce malaria transmission, potentially saving countless lives in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

Researchers developed a new and improved polygenic risk score for coronary artery disease (CAD) called GPSMult. It incorporates data from multiple ancestries and risk factors and can accurately identify individuals at high risk of CAD.