Target Malaria
Target Malaria
Target Malaria (/ˈtɑːrɡɪt məˈleɪriə/) is a not-for-profit research consortium that aims to develop and share technology for malaria control. The project is focused on reducing the population of malaria-transmitting mosquitoes using gene drive systems.
Etymology
The term "Target Malaria" is derived from the English words "target" and "malaria". "Target" (/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/) comes from the Old Norse word 'targa' meaning shield, and in this context, it refers to the aim or goal of the project. "Malaria" (/məˈleɪriə/) is derived from the Italian words 'mal aria' meaning bad air, as it was once believed that the disease was caused by bad air.
Related Terms
- Malaria: A life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
- Gene drive: A genetic engineering technology that propagates a particular suite of genes throughout a population.
- Anopheles: A genus of mosquito that is known to transmit malaria.
- Genetic engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Target Malaria
- Wikipedia's article - Target Malaria
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