Vector Borne Diseases, Mosquitoes and Genetic Control Strategies. Dr Estela Gonzalez - Cat Mag Live!

Dr Estela Gonzalez, from The Pirbright Institute, with a PhD in Microbiology and Parasitology, Estela studies insects that spread diseases, like mosquitoes and investigates new strategies to control their population.
In this video Estela explores her research into vector-borne diseases, how they are transmitted, and the effects of global changes on their transmission. With a focus on mosquito-borne diseases, specifically malaria and the mosquito Anopheles, and the new genetic control strategies under development. Estela is also a STEM Ambassador.
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