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Mosquitoes Might Be Humanity’s Greatest FoeAugust 21, 2019 |
Should we get rid of them? The pesky insect is the deadliest animal in human history
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Mosquitoes Might Be Humanity’s Greatest FoeAugust 21, 2019 |
Should we get rid of them? The pesky insect is the deadliest animal in human history
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The Mosquitoes Are Coming for UsJuly 29, 2019 |
They are our apex predator, the deadliest hunters of human beings on the planet
Quick ReadScientists say they nearly eliminated disease-carrying mosquitoes on two islands in China using a new technique. The downside: It may not be practical for larger areas and may cost a lot of money
Quick ReadAmong all the beasts in the animal kingdom, perhaps none is more dangerous to humans than the mosquito. The whiny insects aren’t just irritating — they can be deadly
Quick ReadClimate change doesn’t just shift weather patterns. It can force the migration of plants, people, animals, bugs — and disease
Quick ReadWhat is the deadliest animal on earth? It’s a question that brings to mind fearsome lions, tigers, sharks and crocodiles. But the answer is an animal that is no more than 1 centimeter long
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UN Treaty Agrees to Limit Gene Drives But Rejects a MoratoriumNovember 30, 2018 |
Treaty’s vague language on how researchers can release engineered organisms has both opponents and supporters of the technology claiming victory
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Ban on ‘Gene Drives’ Is Back on the UN’s Agenda – Worrying ScientistsNovember 15, 2018 |
Research is moving fast on the divisive genetic technology, which could help to eradicate diseases but also risks altering ecosystems in unpredictable ways
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