Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Scientists aim to fight malaria with genetically engineered mosquitoes

Watch out, malaria — scientists are coming for you with genetically engineered mosquitoes.

A team of researchers has altered the DNA in mosquitoes so they can fight and kill the parasites that cause malaria inside their own bodies. That way, the insects can’t transmit the deadly parasites to humans.

...

via L.A. Times - Science http://ift.tt/1T4JUic

No comments:

Post a Comment