Transmission Zero
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We're Transmission Zero: an international research programme working to develop innovative genetic tools to stop malaria transmission.
www.transmissionzero.org
www.transmissionzero.org
In our latest blog, we unpack our new Nature paper, where our team have developed a strain of mosquito in Tanzania that can block malaria transmission - the first genetically modified mosquito ever to be created in Africa, by African researchers.
Read here: bit.ly/4p72aMF
#malaria #genedrive
Read here: bit.ly/4p72aMF
#malaria #genedrive
Transmission Zero scientists achieve landmark breakthrough in the fight against malaria in Tanzania
Our new study published in Nature marks a milestone for African-led innovation, as our researchers develop genetically modified mosquitoes capable of blocking malaria transmission in Tanzania.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
In our latest blog, we unpack our new Nature paper, where our team have developed a strain of mosquito in Tanzania that can block malaria transmission - the first genetically modified mosquito ever to be created in Africa, by African researchers.
Read here: bit.ly/4p72aMF
#malaria #genedrive
Read here: bit.ly/4p72aMF
#malaria #genedrive
Could mosquitoes help us in the fight against malaria? 🦟
Our new study shows how genetically modified mosquitoes could change the future of malaria control and elimination - with innovation and collaboration leading the way.
Read the paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Our new study shows how genetically modified mosquitoes could change the future of malaria control and elimination - with innovation and collaboration leading the way.
Read the paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
December 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Could mosquitoes help us in the fight against malaria? 🦟
Our new study shows how genetically modified mosquitoes could change the future of malaria control and elimination - with innovation and collaboration leading the way.
Read the paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Our new study shows how genetically modified mosquitoes could change the future of malaria control and elimination - with innovation and collaboration leading the way.
Read the paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Want to know more about today’s Nature paper? 💡
Transmission Zero scientists have generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa and shown that they’re effective in resisting malaria parasite infection.
Read the Imperial News Story here: bit.ly/3YhB8r4
#genedrive #malaria
Transmission Zero scientists have generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa and shown that they’re effective in resisting malaria parasite infection.
Read the Imperial News Story here: bit.ly/3YhB8r4
#genedrive #malaria
Imperial-led project brings gene-drive mosquitoes closer to reality in Africa
An Imperial-led project has made a major advancement in developing gene drive modified mosquitoes to eliminate malaria transmission in Africa.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Want to know more about today’s Nature paper? 💡
Transmission Zero scientists have generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa and shown that they’re effective in resisting malaria parasite infection.
Read the Imperial News Story here: bit.ly/3YhB8r4
#genedrive #malaria
Transmission Zero scientists have generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa and shown that they’re effective in resisting malaria parasite infection.
Read the Imperial News Story here: bit.ly/3YhB8r4
#genedrive #malaria
Hear from Professor George K. Christophides on Transmission Zero’s latest research, published today in @nature.com and featured in @newscientist.com!🧬
Read the New Scientist article here: bit.ly/44nqXER
Read the full Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Read the New Scientist article here: bit.ly/44nqXER
Read the full Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Genetic trick to make mosquitoes malaria resistant passes key test
The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study supports its success
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December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hear from Professor George K. Christophides on Transmission Zero’s latest research, published today in @nature.com and featured in @newscientist.com!🧬
Read the New Scientist article here: bit.ly/44nqXER
Read the full Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Read the New Scientist article here: bit.ly/44nqXER
Read the full Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
A new paper published in @nature.com describes how Transmission Zero researchers have successfully generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa, and that these prevent malaria parasite development when tested under containment! 📢
Read the Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Read the Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A new paper published in @nature.com describes how Transmission Zero researchers have successfully generated the first transgenic mosquitoes in Africa, and that these prevent malaria parasite development when tested under containment! 📢
Read the Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
Read the Nature paper here: bit.ly/4rPAEG8
On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy and full of potential.
Today, let’s commit to driving innovation and accelerating progress toward malaria elimination.Every step toward ending malaria is a step toward a safer future for every child.
Today, let’s commit to driving innovation and accelerating progress toward malaria elimination.Every step toward ending malaria is a step toward a safer future for every child.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy and full of potential.
Today, let’s commit to driving innovation and accelerating progress toward malaria elimination.Every step toward ending malaria is a step toward a safer future for every child.
Today, let’s commit to driving innovation and accelerating progress toward malaria elimination.Every step toward ending malaria is a step toward a safer future for every child.
We're proud to be mentioned in Unitaid's new landscape report on genetically modified mosquitoes 🦟
The report outlines the urgent need for new tools to control VBDs and explores pathways to turn this research into impact.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4824qi1
Read the full report here: bit.ly/43EwXbX
The report outlines the urgent need for new tools to control VBDs and explores pathways to turn this research into impact.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4824qi1
Read the full report here: bit.ly/43EwXbX
Disease-transmitting mosquitoes face a new enemy - Unitaid
New Unitaid landscape report explores the potential of genetically modified mosquitoes to contribute to the fight against malaria, dengue and other infectious diseases.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We're proud to be mentioned in Unitaid's new landscape report on genetically modified mosquitoes 🦟
The report outlines the urgent need for new tools to control VBDs and explores pathways to turn this research into impact.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4824qi1
Read the full report here: bit.ly/43EwXbX
The report outlines the urgent need for new tools to control VBDs and explores pathways to turn this research into impact.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4824qi1
Read the full report here: bit.ly/43EwXbX
Listen to Transmission Zero's Dickson Lwetoijera and Nikolai Windbichler on Foreign Policy's new podcast: The Threshold!
Hear why innovation in malaria control is so urgent, and how we are working on new approaches to stop mosquitoes spreading disease here: bit.ly/3WLcONH
#GeneDrive #Malaria
Hear why innovation in malaria control is so urgent, and how we are working on new approaches to stop mosquitoes spreading disease here: bit.ly/3WLcONH
#GeneDrive #Malaria
Out-of-the-Box Innovations Against Malaria
How genetically modified mosquitoes and other strategies could dramatically reduce malaria transmission.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Listen to Transmission Zero's Dickson Lwetoijera and Nikolai Windbichler on Foreign Policy's new podcast: The Threshold!
Hear why innovation in malaria control is so urgent, and how we are working on new approaches to stop mosquitoes spreading disease here: bit.ly/3WLcONH
#GeneDrive #Malaria
Hear why innovation in malaria control is so urgent, and how we are working on new approaches to stop mosquitoes spreading disease here: bit.ly/3WLcONH
#GeneDrive #Malaria
Science thrives on trust 🤝
This #WorldScienceDay, we reflect on the theme “Trust, Transformation and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050”.
At Transmission Zero, we’re building transformative tools to combat global health challenges for a safer, more equitable tomorrow.
www.transmissionzero.org
This #WorldScienceDay, we reflect on the theme “Trust, Transformation and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050”.
At Transmission Zero, we’re building transformative tools to combat global health challenges for a safer, more equitable tomorrow.
www.transmissionzero.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Science thrives on trust 🤝
This #WorldScienceDay, we reflect on the theme “Trust, Transformation and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050”.
At Transmission Zero, we’re building transformative tools to combat global health challenges for a safer, more equitable tomorrow.
www.transmissionzero.org
This #WorldScienceDay, we reflect on the theme “Trust, Transformation and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050”.
At Transmission Zero, we’re building transformative tools to combat global health challenges for a safer, more equitable tomorrow.
www.transmissionzero.org
The fight against #malaria is at a crossroads.
Closing the door on research means closing the door to potential tools that could help reverse stalled progress and save lives: bit.ly/4lwyckc
#IUCNCongress
Closing the door on research means closing the door to potential tools that could help reverse stalled progress and save lives: bit.ly/4lwyckc
#IUCNCongress
Science for Biodiversity
Synthetic biology: Hope for conservation requires keeping all options on the table.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The fight against #malaria is at a crossroads.
Closing the door on research means closing the door to potential tools that could help reverse stalled progress and save lives: bit.ly/4lwyckc
#IUCNCongress
Closing the door on research means closing the door to potential tools that could help reverse stalled progress and save lives: bit.ly/4lwyckc
#IUCNCongress
(1/6) As this year's #WorldMosquitoDay campaign comes to a close, we reflect on the global fight against malaria.
Ending malaria doesn't just involve science. Strong policies, cross-border collaboration, and sustained investment are essential. Let’s keep malaria on the global agenda.
Ending malaria doesn't just involve science. Strong policies, cross-border collaboration, and sustained investment are essential. Let’s keep malaria on the global agenda.
August 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
(1/6) As this year's #WorldMosquitoDay campaign comes to a close, we reflect on the global fight against malaria.
Ending malaria doesn't just involve science. Strong policies, cross-border collaboration, and sustained investment are essential. Let’s keep malaria on the global agenda.
Ending malaria doesn't just involve science. Strong policies, cross-border collaboration, and sustained investment are essential. Let’s keep malaria on the global agenda.
This week we are celebrating #WorldMosquitoDay! Hear from Transmission Zero researcher, Kirsty Moane, about how decoding mosquito immune responses in the midgut could pave the way for malaria-resistant mosquitoes and disrupt parasite transmission.
August 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This week we are celebrating #WorldMosquitoDay! Hear from Transmission Zero researcher, Kirsty Moane, about how decoding mosquito immune responses in the midgut could pave the way for malaria-resistant mosquitoes and disrupt parasite transmission.
This #WorldMosquitoDay we are delighted to see our research, and the breakthroughs of our team at Ifakara Health Institute, highlighted in Gates Notes: bit.ly/3HH1ldR | bit.ly/3JIGIP2
It’s an honour to be working toward a malaria-free world together! 🌍
It’s an honour to be working toward a malaria-free world together! 🌍
Scientists have created a revolutionary mosquito that is incapable of transmitting malaria
In Tanzania, scientists have created a revolutionary mosquito that is incapable of passing along malaria. The project is called Transmission Zero, and you can read more about it now on Gates Notes: https://gatesnot.es/3HkuKup
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August 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This #WorldMosquitoDay we are delighted to see our research, and the breakthroughs of our team at Ifakara Health Institute, highlighted in Gates Notes: bit.ly/3HH1ldR | bit.ly/3JIGIP2
It’s an honour to be working toward a malaria-free world together! 🌍
It’s an honour to be working toward a malaria-free world together! 🌍
#WorldMosquitoDay is not only a reminder of the global health burden caused by mosquitoes, but also an opportunity to celebrate progress and innovation!
Scientific breakthroughs, like gene drive technology are driving us closer to a malaria-free world.
Read more in our factsheet below!
Scientific breakthroughs, like gene drive technology are driving us closer to a malaria-free world.
Read more in our factsheet below!
August 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
#WorldMosquitoDay is not only a reminder of the global health burden caused by mosquitoes, but also an opportunity to celebrate progress and innovation!
Scientific breakthroughs, like gene drive technology are driving us closer to a malaria-free world.
Read more in our factsheet below!
Scientific breakthroughs, like gene drive technology are driving us closer to a malaria-free world.
Read more in our factsheet below!
Today commemorates the 1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans. Despite this historic achievement, malaria continues to claim many lives every year. Through research, community action, and global cooperation, we can achieve a malaria-free world!
#WorldMosquitoDay
#WorldMosquitoDay
August 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today commemorates the 1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans. Despite this historic achievement, malaria continues to claim many lives every year. Through research, community action, and global cooperation, we can achieve a malaria-free world!
#WorldMosquitoDay
#WorldMosquitoDay
Tomorrow is #WorldMosquitoDay! Hear from Transmission Zero researcher Calvin Yee about his work developing robust and efficient monitoring tools to support gene drive field trials - an essential step in validating this novel technology.
August 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Tomorrow is #WorldMosquitoDay! Hear from Transmission Zero researcher Calvin Yee about his work developing robust and efficient monitoring tools to support gene drive field trials - an essential step in validating this novel technology.
This Wednesday marks #WorldMosquitoDay!
The Anopheles mosquito, responsible for spreading #malaria, goes through four unique life stages: egg, larva, pupae, and adult.
Understanding malaria begins with understanding the mosquitoes themselves. Read our factsheet below 🔽
The Anopheles mosquito, responsible for spreading #malaria, goes through four unique life stages: egg, larva, pupae, and adult.
Understanding malaria begins with understanding the mosquitoes themselves. Read our factsheet below 🔽
August 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This Wednesday marks #WorldMosquitoDay!
The Anopheles mosquito, responsible for spreading #malaria, goes through four unique life stages: egg, larva, pupae, and adult.
Understanding malaria begins with understanding the mosquitoes themselves. Read our factsheet below 🔽
The Anopheles mosquito, responsible for spreading #malaria, goes through four unique life stages: egg, larva, pupae, and adult.
Understanding malaria begins with understanding the mosquitoes themselves. Read our factsheet below 🔽
We had the honour to meet with H.E Former President Kikwete of Tanzania this Sunday to discuss the international Transmission Zero project.
This meeting served as a powerful reminder of the value of international collaboration, which is essential for driving sustainable progress in public health.
This meeting served as a powerful reminder of the value of international collaboration, which is essential for driving sustainable progress in public health.
July 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We had the honour to meet with H.E Former President Kikwete of Tanzania this Sunday to discuss the international Transmission Zero project.
This meeting served as a powerful reminder of the value of international collaboration, which is essential for driving sustainable progress in public health.
This meeting served as a powerful reminder of the value of international collaboration, which is essential for driving sustainable progress in public health.
A huge thank you to everyone who tested their skills in our Grape Dissection Challenge this weekend! 🍇
Our speedy winners were Ezra (40s) and Beatrix (18s). You raced against the clock and brought precision, speed, and plenty of competitive spirit.
Please reach out to us about your prizes.
Our speedy winners were Ezra (40s) and Beatrix (18s). You raced against the clock and brought precision, speed, and plenty of competitive spirit.
Please reach out to us about your prizes.
June 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who tested their skills in our Grape Dissection Challenge this weekend! 🍇
Our speedy winners were Ezra (40s) and Beatrix (18s). You raced against the clock and brought precision, speed, and plenty of competitive spirit.
Please reach out to us about your prizes.
Our speedy winners were Ezra (40s) and Beatrix (18s). You raced against the clock and brought precision, speed, and plenty of competitive spirit.
Please reach out to us about your prizes.
A huge thank you to everyone who visited us at The Great Exhibition Road Festival!
We loved sharing the science behind malaria, gene drives, and the incredible research fighting this devastating disease. Your curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm made it a truly unforgettable event!
#exrdfest
We loved sharing the science behind malaria, gene drives, and the incredible research fighting this devastating disease. Your curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm made it a truly unforgettable event!
#exrdfest
June 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who visited us at The Great Exhibition Road Festival!
We loved sharing the science behind malaria, gene drives, and the incredible research fighting this devastating disease. Your curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm made it a truly unforgettable event!
#exrdfest
We loved sharing the science behind malaria, gene drives, and the incredible research fighting this devastating disease. Your curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm made it a truly unforgettable event!
#exrdfest
📢 HAPPENING TOMORROW!
Join Transmission Zero at the Smith Centre, Science Museum from 12–6pm, 7–8 June, for an exciting weekend of discovery at The Great Exhibition Road Festival!
It’s FREE, it’s fascinating, and it’s happening tomorrow. Are you in?
greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us
Join Transmission Zero at the Smith Centre, Science Museum from 12–6pm, 7–8 June, for an exciting weekend of discovery at The Great Exhibition Road Festival!
It’s FREE, it’s fascinating, and it’s happening tomorrow. Are you in?
greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us
June 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
📢 HAPPENING TOMORROW!
Join Transmission Zero at the Smith Centre, Science Museum from 12–6pm, 7–8 June, for an exciting weekend of discovery at The Great Exhibition Road Festival!
It’s FREE, it’s fascinating, and it’s happening tomorrow. Are you in?
greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us
Join Transmission Zero at the Smith Centre, Science Museum from 12–6pm, 7–8 June, for an exciting weekend of discovery at The Great Exhibition Road Festival!
It’s FREE, it’s fascinating, and it’s happening tomorrow. Are you in?
greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us
Transmission Zero's Dickson Lwetoijera, Brian B. Tarimo, and Lison Laroche spoke to The Sun about the urgent threat malaria poses across Africa, and the tools our team are developing to fight back 🦟🧬
Read more about how we are turning mosquitoes themselves against malaria here:
bit.ly/457TAar
Read more about how we are turning mosquitoes themselves against malaria here:
bit.ly/457TAar
Inside labs fighting one of the world’s deadliest diseases as it hits Europe
A SWARM of blood-sucking mosquitoes encircle me, buzzing around my face. I’m perched on a bed in a tin-roofed shed and the only barrier to the outside world is a mozzie net filled with holes.…
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June 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Transmission Zero's Dickson Lwetoijera, Brian B. Tarimo, and Lison Laroche spoke to The Sun about the urgent threat malaria poses across Africa, and the tools our team are developing to fight back 🦟🧬
Read more about how we are turning mosquitoes themselves against malaria here:
bit.ly/457TAar
Read more about how we are turning mosquitoes themselves against malaria here:
bit.ly/457TAar
🦟 Think you’re sweeter than your friends? Come and find out at the Great Exhibition Road Festival Weekend!
Come see us on 7–8 June 2025, from 12–6pm at the Smith Centre, Science Museum, for an unforgettable weekend of science, fun, and discovery.
www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us/
Come see us on 7–8 June 2025, from 12–6pm at the Smith Centre, Science Museum, for an unforgettable weekend of science, fun, and discovery.
www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us/
May 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🦟 Think you’re sweeter than your friends? Come and find out at the Great Exhibition Road Festival Weekend!
Come see us on 7–8 June 2025, from 12–6pm at the Smith Centre, Science Museum, for an unforgettable weekend of science, fun, and discovery.
www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us/
Come see us on 7–8 June 2025, from 12–6pm at the Smith Centre, Science Museum, for an unforgettable weekend of science, fun, and discovery.
www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/visit-us/
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make today's Genomics in Health event on the side of the World Health Assembly happen!
We hope this can be a springboard to further action and international collaboration on devastating diseases like #Malaria and #SickleCell 🌍⚕️
We hope this can be a springboard to further action and international collaboration on devastating diseases like #Malaria and #SickleCell 🌍⚕️
May 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make today's Genomics in Health event on the side of the World Health Assembly happen!
We hope this can be a springboard to further action and international collaboration on devastating diseases like #Malaria and #SickleCell 🌍⚕️
We hope this can be a springboard to further action and international collaboration on devastating diseases like #Malaria and #SickleCell 🌍⚕️
Join us online this Thursday at the World Health Assembly side event: "Genomics in Health: Advancing Science, Equity, and Investment through Global Health Governance" 🌍🧬
Hear from Transmission Zero members on the first panel: Gene Drive for Malaria 🦟
Find out more, & register here: bit.ly/4j8cEIH
Hear from Transmission Zero members on the first panel: Gene Drive for Malaria 🦟
Find out more, & register here: bit.ly/4j8cEIH
Genomics in Health: Advancing Science, Equity, and Investment through Global Health Governance – Science Summit 2025
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May 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Join us online this Thursday at the World Health Assembly side event: "Genomics in Health: Advancing Science, Equity, and Investment through Global Health Governance" 🌍🧬
Hear from Transmission Zero members on the first panel: Gene Drive for Malaria 🦟
Find out more, & register here: bit.ly/4j8cEIH
Hear from Transmission Zero members on the first panel: Gene Drive for Malaria 🦟
Find out more, & register here: bit.ly/4j8cEIH