Male mosquitoes to be genetically engineered to poison females with semen in Australian research
GuardianDEC 2024
While the approach offers advantages over existing methods like the sterile insect technique, mosquitoes are essential pollinators and an important food source for fish and bats. Eradicating the insects could have dangerous consequences, as broader ecosystem health directly impacts human health outcomes through complex environmental interactions.
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