关键词: Uganda engagement gene drive mosquitoes science communication social justice

来  源:   DOI:10.1177/10755470241234048   PDF(Pubmed)

Abstract:
Uganda may host the world\'s first field trials of gene drive mosquitoes for malaria control. Global North discourses pre-suppose African publics have access to information about gene drive and are ready to make decisions about its governance. We explore assumptions about the availability of this information in Uganda. We find a paucity of information available combined with a strong desire for information from lay publics. We discuss these findings in the context of Ugandan information infrastructures and political sensitivities to genetic technologies. If Ugandans are to decide about gene drive, they need independent information about the science to underpin engagement.
摘要:
乌干达可能主持世界上第一个基因驱动蚊子控制疟疾的现场试验。全球北方话语假设非洲公众可以获得有关基因驱动的信息,并准备就其治理做出决定。我们探讨了有关乌干达提供此信息的假设。我们发现可用的信息很少,并且对非专业人士的信息有强烈的需求。我们在乌干达信息基础设施和对遗传技术的政治敏感性的背景下讨论了这些发现。如果乌干达人要决定基因驱动,他们需要有关科学的独立信息来支持参与。
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