Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira advances dengue control with Wolbachia mosquito technology

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Luciano Moreira, a Brazilian scientist, was recognized by Nature for his pivotal role in advancing Wolbachia mosquito technology to combat dengue. Moreira successfully merged scientific research with political advocacy, enabling the widespread implementation of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, which significantly reduce virus transmission. His work began in the late 1990s, leading to breakthroughs in genetically modified mosquitoes and later focusing on Wolbachia's impact on dengue transmission, culminating in a large-scale production facility in Brazil.


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