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An Anopheles-arabiensis mosquito, a known vector for the transmission of malaria, obtains a blood meal through its labrum. (CDC / James Gathany)

Egypt is finally free of an “ancient scourge”: malaria

By Erik English | Biosecurity

Illustration by Matt Field.

Gene-editing on autopilot: What could go wrong?

By Matt Field | Biosecurity, Disruptive Technologies

The bright side of synthetic biology and Crispr

By , Shannon Fye-Marnien | Uncategorized