# The potential of gene drives in malaria vector species to control malaria in African environments

*PRI Rank #13 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Malaria Research and Control Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #13 |
| 18m citations | 31 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-53065-z |
| Corresponding authors | Penelope A. Hancock |
| Institution | Imperial College London, United Kingdom |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Malaria Research and Control Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/malaria-research-and-control/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-53065-z](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-53065-z)

## Topics

gene drives · malaria vector species · population suppression · West Africa · vector abundance · malaria infection prevalence · clinical cases · RTS,S/AS01E vaccine · Pyrethroid-PBO bednet · Combination intervention · data-driven model · vector ecology · epidemiological factors · malaria transmission · gene drive releases · African environments · intervention strategies

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