Public response to a proposed field trial of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the United States a case study /

Public response to a proposed field trial of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the United States a case study /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bloss, Cinnamon S. (Speaker)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2018
Series:Henry Stewart talks Biomedical & life sciences collection. Gene-drives and active genetics.
Subjects:
United States > Food and Drug Administration. > ^A193194
Oxitec
Aedes > genetics
Dengue > Prevention
Dengue > prevention & control
Dengue > Florida
Gene drives > ^A3678733
Genetic engineering > methods
Genetic engineering > Environmental aspects
Genetic engineering > Social aspects > ^A2100466
Insects > Genetic engineering
Mosquitoes as carriers of disease > genetics
Mosquitoes > Control > ^A1040952
Mosquitoes > Control > methods
Mosquitoes > Genetic engineering
Public opinion > ^A1053410
Animals, Genetically Modified
Disease Transmission, Infectious > prevention & control
Ecological and Environmental Phenomena
United States Food and Drug Administration
Table of Contents:
  • Contents: Recent transmissions of mosquito-borne disease
  • Oxitec proposal of a Florida Keys trial of genetically engineered mosquitoes
  • FDA "Finding of No Significant Impact"
  • FDA public comments analyzed
  • Themes: ecological implications; human health; concerns about genetically modified organisms generally; government and industry mistrust
  • Georeferenced attitudes to genetically engineered mosquitoes
  • Results of Florida's non-binding referendum
  • Importance of public trust to successful public health interventions

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