This book comprehensively covers the latest development in developing
and deploying the genetically modified vectors, particularly Anopheles
and Aedes mosquitoes responsible for transmitting malaria parasites
and dengue viruses, the most deadly and/or debilitating among all the
vector-borne diseases. It is considered timely and commensurate to bring
about a book dealing with the various ecological, biological and social
as well as regulatory aspects for the deployment of genetically modified
vectors in special context with the biosafety of humans, his associates,
and the environment. Written by an array of specialists and experts in
various subjects of genetically modified organisms, this book centrally
addresses the (i) basic principles of the genetic manipulation of
vectors and they are potential impact on human and the environment, (ii)
ecological, biological, ethical, legal and social implications of the
use of genetically modified vectors, (iii) identification of potential
hazards; assessment and management of risks for human and environment;
risk/benefit analysis, (iv) principles and practices for the assessment
and management of biosecurity and biosafety in laboratories (and in the
field), (v) guiding principles for creation and management of
institutional or national biosafety review boards and ethics review
committees, and (vi) development and application of a biosafety
regulatory framework and its related legal principles at national levels
for securing the development and use of vector control methods based on
genetic modification strategies.
This publication will be useful to researchers, scientists, and
professionals engaged in academic and research institutions, government
or non-government, as well as students in universities and medical
colleges.
