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One of the first applications of gene drive technology is likely to be in the field of controlling the mosquito vectors of malaria. Malaria is still a significant cause of mortality and sickness in many parts of the world, especially Africa. The video in this post explains why new tools such as gene drive approaches are needed to eradicate this disease.
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My wife and I went up north for a couple of days, first to attend a concert last night at Interlochen, and then today to hang around Traverse City. We didn't know it was the Cherry Festival, so the town itself was too busy. But we were really more interested in going up the Old Mission Peninsula, which was much quieter, and which is where we have a lot of good memories of the area. Read more
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I started out my career in science as a botanist. My early interests were in systematics and ecology, which meant that I needed to have a good knowledge of plant species and communities. My career and interests led me to more molecular aspects of plant biology, and then away from the lab into policy and regulations. Now that I will be retired at the end of the month, I can revive some of my early interests. Read more
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In June, 2019, the Western Michigan University News magazine wrote an article about the work I was doing there. This post contains a link to the article online. Read more