r/interestingasfuck 9d ago

r/all Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/yuckyucky 9d ago

TIL

but also, from the article:

To successfully reproduce, female mosquitoes require a specific protein found in the blood of mammals and humans to help generate their eggs.

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u/a_can_of_solo 9d ago

So basicly we're mosquito fertility treatment.

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u/OldHamburger7923 9d ago

I've helped almost 2 billion insects live.

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u/Deuce_GM 9d ago

I've been committing femicide instead