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Genetically Modified Mosquito May End Malaria

Disease-resistant insect could be new tool

By Guvner, Newser User

Posted Jul 16, 2010 3:16 AM CDT | Promoted on Newser Jul 16, 2010 9:05 AM CDT

(User Submitted) – Researchers from the University of Arizona have developed a genetically modified mosquito that is immune to the malaria parasite and thus unable to transmit the illness to people. The new mosquito could eventually help control or even eliminate the disease. Malaria infects more than 250... Read full story »

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