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researchers led by Virginia Tech identifies a single gene, known as Nix, capable of converting female A. aegypti mosquitoes into fertile male mosquitoes, as well as pinpointing the gene needed for male mosquitoes to fly. The team states the Nix gene has great potential for developing vector control techniques to reduce A. aegypti numbers through female-to-male gender conversion.

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Researchers convert Zika and Dengue carrying female mosquitoes to nonbiting males.

July 22, 2020 Healthinnovations

Often described as a global health emergency, the Zika virus can cause catastrophic birth...

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New study tells you which vaccines can protect you against Omicron.

January 6, 2022 Healthinnovations 1

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The Top 10 Healthinnovations of 2021 – Slideshow.

January 4, 2022 Healthinnovations

Scientists have developed a novel therapy that repairs spinal cord injury in mice, enabling them to walk again within weeks of treatment - the new class of material works by signaling to the spinal cord to repair damaged nerves.

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A new type of drug reverses spinal paralysis.

December 7, 2021 Healthinnovations 3

Researchers have successfully attached a pig kidney to a human recipient where it functioned for three days – in a massive leap toward an alternative supply of organs for those desperately awaiting transplants.

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Pig kidney successfully attached to human

November 30, 2021 Healthinnovations