Malaysia Releases Genetically Modified Mosquitoes 140
Blessed_by_the_Cow writes "Apparently, Malaysian scientists have released 6,000 genetically modified male mosquitoes into the the wild. These bloodsuckers have been altered to have shorter lifespans. The basic idea behind it is to help slow down the spread of Dengue fever by killing off the mosquitoes faster."
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These bloodsuckers have been altered to have shorter lifespans.
Actually the modified Aedes aegypti in question are not bloodsuckers. From the AFP article:
In the first experiment of its kind in Asia, about 6,000 male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were released ...
Like Homo sapiens, only the females drain the life out of their victims. The male Aedes aegypti only feed on plant juices (but I'm guessing pass the short lifespan trait on more effectively).
Moderators, ball's in your court.
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Fortunately, mosquitoes don't have bank accounts.
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Re:How will they compete? (Score:5, Funny)
The Malaysian remake of Blade Runner (Score:5, Funny)
We know how this ends, a group of genetically enhanced mosquitos will break into the Malaysian laboratory leaving a trail of bodies while being pursued by Rick "The Flyswatter" Deckard.
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... sweaty white skin on the shoulder of a tourist... I watched bug lights glitter in the darkness at the Tannhauser Gate..."
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you should hope the moderators are male
Wait, are you saying females are too hot-headed, insecure, and vindictive to acknowledge their succubus-like traits?
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