Investigating the Potential of X-Ray-Based Cancer Treatment Equipment for the Sterile Insect Technique in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Control Programs

Investigating the Potential of X-Ray-Based Cancer Treatment Equipment for the Sterile Insect Technique in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Control Programs

The sterile insect technique (SIT) stands as an eco-friendly approach for mosquito control, but it is impeded by the limited availability of γ-ray radiation source. This research sought to investigate a different radiation source—the Varian Clinac 23EX linear accelerator, which is frequently used fo...

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Main Authors: Linmin Wang, Tingting Liu, Liang Xiao, Haiting Zhang, Cunchen Wang, Weixian Zhang, Mao Zhang, Ying Wang, Shengqun Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
mosquito control
radiotherapy equipment
sterile insect technique
<i>Aedes aegypti</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/11/898
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