Health411-Genetically Modified Mosquitos

from Health411 · host Dr. Jonathan Karp

In this episode of Health411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss some new research showing the biochemical rationale behind the preference of some mosquito species to humans. With summer in full swing, these pests are of particular concern since they carry diseases such as the West Nile Virus. The research techniques used in this paper are fascinating, if a bit unorthodox. Mosquito wind tunnel, anyone?

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