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African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium

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A platform for interaction among African experts to enhance opportunities for capacity strengthening & knowledge exchange on genetic biocontrol technologies.

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First plenary session addressing "Science Communication and Institutional frameworks for public engagement on genetic biocontrol technologies" taking place on day 4 of the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies. #2ndGlobalCongress #GeneticBiocontrol #Accra

First plenary session addressing "Science Communication and Institutional frameworks for public engagement on genetic biocontrol technologies" taking place on day 4 of the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies.

#2ndGlobalCongress #GeneticBiocontrol #Accra
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Plenary session on "Global and regional updates on gene drive governance" on day 4 of the 2nd global congress on genetic biocontrol technologies. #2ndGlobalCongress #GeneticBiocntrol #Accra #Ghana

Plenary session on "Global and regional updates on gene drive governance" on day 4 of the 2nd global congress on genetic biocontrol technologies.   

#2ndGlobalCongress #GeneticBiocntrol #Accra #Ghana
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Happening now: Closing ceremony of the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies, taking place in Accra, Ghana from 17-20 March 2025. #2ndGlobalCoongress #GeneticBiocontrol #Accra #Ghana

Happening now: Closing ceremony of the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies, taking place in Accra, Ghana from 17-20 March 2025. 

#2ndGlobalCoongress #GeneticBiocontrol #Accra #Ghana
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Happening now: Closing ceremony of the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies, taking place in Accra, Ghana from 17-20 March 2025. #2ndGlobalCongress #GeneticBiocontrol #Accra #Ghana

Happening now: Closing ceremony of the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies, taking place in Accra, Ghana from 17-20 March 2025.

#2ndGlobalCongress #GeneticBiocontrol #Accra #Ghana
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Join our weekly webinar series on gene drive mosquito safety monitoring, starting April 23. Learn about vector ecology, genomic tools & field trial support in Africa. Open to developers, regulators & the science community! Register: fnih.org/GeneConveneWeb… #GeneDrive #Malaria

Join our weekly webinar series on gene drive mosquito safety monitoring, starting April 23. Learn about vector ecology, genomic tools & field trial support in Africa. Open to developers, regulators & the science community!
Register: fnih.org/GeneConveneWeb…
#GeneDrive #Malaria
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Missed the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies? We've got you covered. 📌 From game-changing sessions to Genbio-Africa Promotional Awards Gala, relive the highlights through this recap video👇 youtu.be/XCE1YCFBg6g #GeneticBiocontrol #2ndGlobalCongress

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Missed the 2nd Global Congress on Genetic Biocontrol Technologies? We've got you covered. 📌 From game-changing sessions to Genbio-Africa Promotional Awards Gala, relive the highlights through this recap video👇 youtu.be/brw0fcE1ArA #GeneticBiocontrol #2ndGlobalCongress

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📢Weekly Webinar Alert!!! Save the Dates! 📅Apr 23 – Jun 4, 2025. Join leading scientists as they explore Environmental Monitoring Considerations For Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes. 🔗 Register Here: fnih.org/GeneConveneWeb… #GeneDrive #Malaria #EnvironmentalMonitoring

📢Weekly Webinar Alert!!! Save the Dates! 

📅Apr 23 – Jun 4, 2025.

Join leading scientists as they explore Environmental Monitoring Considerations For Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes. 

🔗 Register Here: fnih.org/GeneConveneWeb…

#GeneDrive #Malaria #EnvironmentalMonitoring
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WHO-approved vaccines RTS,S/AS01 & R21/Matrix target the Pfcsp protein, but Ethiopian isolates reveal high genetic diversity and no match with vaccine strains. Study using Oxford Nanopore sequencing calls for allele-informed vaccine design. #Malaria doi.org/10.1038/s41598…

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The GeneConvene Virtual Institute’s updated FAQs cover the public health benefits of genetic biocontrol, gene drives for insect-borne diseases, and risk management. Explore more in English, French, or Portuguese: geneconvenevi.org/faq/ L'Institut Virtuel GeneConvene met à

The GeneConvene Virtual Institute’s updated FAQs cover the public health benefits of genetic biocontrol, gene drives for insect-borne diseases, and risk management. Explore more in English, French, or   Portuguese: geneconvenevi.org/faq/

L'Institut Virtuel GeneConvene met à
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🔬WHO Academy Dual-Use Research Online Course; Dual-use research and the responsible use of the life sciences. Learn to identify & mitigate potential biorisks, promotes safe, secure & responsible use of the life sciences (RULS) Register Here: shorturl.at/I6izw #WHOAcademy

🔬WHO Academy Dual-Use Research Online Course; Dual-use research and the responsible use of the life sciences. Learn to identify & mitigate potential biorisks, promotes safe, secure & responsible use of the life sciences (RULS)

Register Here: shorturl.at/I6izw

#WHOAcademy
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GeneConvene's Michael Santos joined Eeks on the Causes or Cures podcast to discuss gene drive mosquitoes. The conversation explores how the technology works, its potential to fight vector-borne diseases, and the ethical and ecological questions it raises. Listen to the

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Here’s what you missed in Friday’s #GenBioWeekly: 🔹 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis bioactives deliver eco-friendly larvicidal punch to Aedes & Culex 🔹 Serratia sarumanii strain unlocks genomic tools for pesticide degradation and much more.... Catch up at shorturl.at/Fqfns

Here’s what you missed in Friday’s #GenBioWeekly:

🔹 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis bioactives deliver eco-friendly larvicidal punch to Aedes & Culex
🔹 Serratia sarumanii strain unlocks genomic tools for pesticide degradation and much more....

Catch up at shorturl.at/Fqfns
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Africa bears 94% of the world’s malaria burden. As the impact with current tools plateaus, locally informed innovations—like gene drive technology—may be key to future success. Bold, African-led solutions & global support can end malaria. Read more: newsghana.com.gh/malaria-is-an-…

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The invasive Anopheles Stephensi mosquito, which was first was detected in Marsabit and Turkana in 2022, has now infested nearly the entire northern Kenya, public health officials report. the-star.co.ke/health/2025-06…

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Development of a radical new biotechnology called gene drive to reduce or eliminate malaria across sub-Saharan Africa has triggered a debate about how to govern it responsibly, who should be included in governance decisions #ScienceCommunication #GeneDrive journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…