Oxitec Ltd
Based on technology developed by molecular biologist Dr Luke Alphey and colleagues at Oxford University's Department of Zoology, Oxitec aims to reduce the size of insect populations responsible for causing disease and destroying crops. By using a genetics methodology to sterilise insects rather than gamone irradication, Oxitec will deliver significant improvements to the widely used SIT (sterile Insect Technique) for insect control. With a new spin on an established technique, Oxitec can reduce insect numbers without the need for environmentally damaging pesticides.
Press Release - July 2005
Press Release - June 2005
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