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The Mosquitoes that are Fighting Dengue and Zika

While killing insects would seem to be the best way of controlling the diseases they spread, some scientists are releasing more of the biting bug, re-engineered to stall epidemics.

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  • Gozzin
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    I wish they could alter them so they could deliver vaccinations to protect us. The anti vaxxers would go nuts!

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