Alekos Simoni
alekossimoni.bsky.social
Alekos Simoni
@alekossimoni.bsky.social
Molecular biologist working with #TargetMalaria at Imperial College. Expert in gene drives for control of malaria mosquitoes
Our aim is to make a difference with gene drive, a technology that could be a game changer to cut #malaria transmission.

Read this excellent article by @dino_grandoni here: wapo.st/4mGFHGi
#EndMalaria #Science #Africa
We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?
Gene editing holds the potential of suppressing mosquito species that carry deadly diseases — and raises ethical questions.
wapo.st
June 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Reposted by Alekos Simoni
Nella mappa qui sotto trovate il numero di giorni del 2024 in cui si sono verificate condizioni di calore forte o estremo (UTCI > 32°C). Tutte le aree che "emergono" dal nero rappresentano zone con almeno 70 giorni all'anno di queste condizioni. Guarda guarda chi sta emergendo in Europa...
January 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM