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Rewriting Mosquito DNA to End Disease Spread


Understanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika and dengue can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world. Virginia Tech researchers identified genetic anomalies in mosquitoes that can help create all-male populations to reduce mosquito-borne dis

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