WOLBACHIA FOR BIOCONTROL OF EMERGENT ARBOVIRUSES

Grant number: 1132412 | Funding period: 2018 - 2022

Completed

Abstract

Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya are viral diseases transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Our research uses a naturally-occurring bacteria, Wolbachia, to stop mosquitoes transmitting these viruses to humans. Our proposal addresses critical knowledge gaps in the biology of mosquitoes and Wolbachia to enable large-scale field-deployment optimisation in affected countries. The outcome of our research will immediately translate to disease control efforts in northern Australia, Asia and Latin America.

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