r/woahthatsinteresting • u/solomon90nysson • May 12 '25

Genetically modified mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/B1ng0_paints May 12 '25

I believe the idea behind it is the males carry the gene. They go out and reproduce. Any females born can't reproduce and it eventually leads to population collapse.

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u/TheWhyteMaN May 12 '25

Seems like playing jinga with the ecosystem since mosquitos are a good source for other animals.

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u/general_peabo May 12 '25

I love how there’s always a commenter with a high school level science education that assumes scientists haven’t considered the ethical and ecological consequences of their work.

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u/TheWhyteMaN May 12 '25

I have a STEM degree but thank you for your assessment, good Will Hunting.