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− | <FONT size "25px"><p><B>Vector-borne (re) emerging diseases</B> are responsible for severe epidemics worldwide. In most cases, vaccines or treatments are not available, and insecticides are the primary source for vector control. Consequently, <B>over-spraying of insecticides</B> impacts the environment and leads to the selection of insecticide-<B>resistant mosquitoes</B>. Therefore, we developed a novel diagnostic device, <B>Mos(kit)o</B>, that includes a fixed or mobile mosquito trap and a biosilica cellulose composite patch from genetically modified <i>E. coli</i> bacteria. The design of the patch creates a <B>multilayered matrix</B> coated with antibodies able to detect a wide panel of vector-borne pathogens and insecticide-resistant proteins from captured mosquitoes. Additionally, the patch will have 2D barcoded readouts, generating an environmental <B>surveillance database<B>. A precise map of vector hot spots will provide a better assessment and response to vector-borne diseases, assisting local health authorities with <B>anticipating</B> and preparing for an epidemic. Our tool will be <B>user-friendly</B>, <B>safe</B>, and <B>applicable</B>.</p></FONT> | + | <FONT size "25px"><p><B>Vector-borne (re) emerging diseases</B> are responsible for severe epidemics worldwide. In most cases, vaccines or treatments are not available, and insecticides are the primary source for vector control. Consequently, <B>over-spraying of insecticides</B> impacts the environment and leads to the selection of insecticide-<B>resistant mosquitoes</B>. Therefore, we developed a novel diagnostic device, <B>Mos(kit)o</B>, that includes a fixed or mobile mosquito trap and a biosilica cellulose composite patch from genetically modified <i>E. coli</i> bacteria. The design of the patch creates a <B>multilayered matrix</B> coated with antibodies able to detect a wide panel of vector-borne pathogens and insecticide-resistant proteins from captured mosquitoes. Additionally, the patch will have 2D barcoded readouts, generating an environmental <B>surveillance database</B>. A precise map of vector hot spots will provide a better assessment and response to vector-borne diseases, assisting local health authorities with <B>anticipating</B> and preparing for an epidemic. Our tool will be <B>user-friendly</B>, <B>safe</B>, and <B>applicable</B>.</p></FONT> |
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