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<figcaption>After many brainstorming sessions and after an exhaustive literature search...</figcaption> | <figcaption>After many brainstorming sessions and after an exhaustive literature search...</figcaption> | ||
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<figcaption>MOS(KIT)O emerged!! </figcaption> | <figcaption>MOS(KIT)O emerged!! </figcaption> | ||
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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 <B>biosilica cellulose composite patch</B> 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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| + | <B></a>MOS(KIT)O in the press</br> | ||
| + | <a href="http://www.lemonde.fr/sciences/article/2016/11/14/la-biologie-synthetique-fait-son-casting_5030987_1650684.html">Le monde</a></br> | ||
| + | <a href="http://www.makery.info/2016/11/08/ligem-recompense-le-kit-moskito-des-etudiants-pour-linstitut-pasteur/">Makery</a></br> | ||
| + | <a href="http://frenchculture.org/visual-and-performing-arts/news/moskito-wins-four-awards-igem-2016-championship-boston">French embassy in the United States</a></br> | ||
| + | <a href="https://www.france-science.org/iGEM-la-biologie-de-synthese-dans.html">Office for Science & Technology at the Embassy of France in the United States</a></br> | ||
| + | <a href="http://www.di2c.u-psud.fr/evenements/evenement/victoire-des-etudiants-du-m1-pidn-promo-2015-2016-a-la-competition-igem-organisee-a-boston">University of Paris Saclay</a></br> | ||
| + | <a href="http://www.etsl.fr/accueil.html">Laboratory Techniques school</a></br></B> | ||
| + | <B><a href="http://www.pasteur.fr/igem">iGEM at Institut Pasteur</a></B></br></br></br></br> | ||
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