Biosafety for human health and the environment in the context of the potential use of genetically modified mosquitoes (GMMs)

Overview

Summary

This manual is based on a series of biosafety courses on genetically modified mosquitoes that were held in Africa, Asia and Latin America during 2008-2011. These courses were developed to create a pool of regional scientists well trained in the assessment and management of biosafety related to the implementation of genetically modified vectors for the control of vector-borne diseases. The manual was compiled from the manuscripts of the multidisciplinary experts from the various regions who attended these courses and who work in the field of genetically modified organisms. It does not provide technical guidance on the selection of a specific approach.