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Scientists create a mosquito that?s ?malaria-proof?

Started by PPI Debra, July 15, 2010, 07:29:00 PM

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PPI Debra

July 15, 2010, 07:29:00 PM
Does anyone else find this a little disturbing?

"A "malaria-proof" mosquito has been created by scientists who have engineered a genetic "on" switch that permanently activates a malaria-destroying response, according to their report in the journal Public Library of Science Pathogens. "
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38269316

"If you're after gettin' the honey, don't go killin' all the bees." -Joe Strummer

Damian

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July 17, 2010, 12:14:10 PM
Something is bound to backfire on this...  |8x
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ljiljanac

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July 17, 2010, 05:42:57 PM
I wonder what kind of creation scientists are going to have to come up with to eradicate the mutant strain of cure-less malaria that will develop after these scientifically engineered mosquitos have little mosquito-babies of there own.   P^/
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