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The complete TWiV gang discusses the use of Wolbachia to control mosquito-borne infections.
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Links for this episode:
- miRNAs and colonization by Wolbachia (PNAS)
- Wolbachia blocks dengue, invades caged mosquitos (Nature)
- Establishment of Wolbachia in Aedes populations (Nature)
- Ed Yong on dengue control by Wolbachia
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Though you are of course correct on his penchant for writing and
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Dickson says ‘mea culpa’!