Genetic tweak weaponizes mosquito semen for population control
Mosquitoes looking to mate in Australia are about to have the worst sex of their lives – thanks to genetic modifications turning their semen toxic. That's part of a new mosquito population control method set to be trialed by Macquarie University researchers looking to curb the spread of diseases carried by these insects. Talk about drastic measures, huh?
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Category: Biology, Science
Tags: Insect, Mosquito, Disease, Malaria, Dengue, Zika
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Tags: Insect, Mosquito, Disease, Malaria, Dengue, Zika
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