The Scientist Speaks Podcast - Episode 2

The Buzz About Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

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Welcome to The Scientist Speaks, a new podcast produced by The Scientist’s Creative Services Team. Our podcast is by scientists and for scientists. Once a month, we will bring you the stories behind news-worthy molecular biology research.

Mosquito-borne diseases afflict a large portion of the world. In this month’s episode, we consider genetic methods to eradicate diseases such as Zika fever, Dengue fever, and malaria. We spoke with Omar Akbari, professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, San Diego, to learn more.

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Music attribution: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Niki Spahich, PhD

    With a PhD in Genetics and Genomics, Niki Spahich channels her infectious disease research and science communication experiences into her role as the manager of The Scientist's Creative Services team.
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