Genetically Modified Mosquitos to Help Control Malaria.

By Alex in Animals & Pets, Health, Science & Tech on Mar 20, 2007 at 2:38 pm

Scientists at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, have genetically engineered malaria-resistant mosquitos that can help control the disease by outmuscling (and ultimately replacing) the disease-carrying native insects.

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  1. Vexorg
    Mar 20th, 2007 at 4:15 pm

    …then gaining strength, taking over the world and subjugating humanity, but what’s a few annoying side effects here and there?

  2. Kontiki
    Mar 20th, 2007 at 6:36 pm

    It’s a weapon like any other kind of invention :)

  3. retrokatze
    Mar 20th, 2007 at 9:09 pm

    “The researchers caution that their studies are still at an early stage, and that it could be 10 years or more before engineered insects are released into the environment.”

    Plus, it’s still only a mosquito.

    Don’t get up in arms about the “crazy scientists” over nothing.


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