Self Destructing Mosquitoes
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Trials with a genetically altered mosquito, whose offspring can not reproduce, show that introduction of the altered pest can reduce the mosquito population by as much as 90%. While, the population has been reduced, the strategy's ability to reduce dengue fever or other mosquito borne diseases remains to be determined. |
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Popular Science: http://www.popsci.com/mosquitoes-designed-self-destruct |
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