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The Future of Mosquito Control
1:09:47 - 1:17:36 (07:48)
Mosquitoes continue to transmit diseases such as malaria, but a gene can be manipulated in order to make them resistant to these diseases or sterile. However, releasing large amounts of mosquitoes with this modified gene may not be effective in the wild population.
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Gene manipulation is ineffective in controlling mosquito population as the modified gene disappears in the wild population, though mosquitoes cause the death of half a million people every year, mostly from malaria.
1:09:47 - 1:13:06 (03:18)
Summary
Gene manipulation is ineffective in controlling mosquito population as the modified gene disappears in the wild population, though mosquitoes cause the death of half a million people every year, mostly from malaria.
ChapterThe Future of Mosquito Control
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers have developed a technique called gene drive, which involves passing a genetically modified trait to the offspring of an organism.
1:13:06 - 1:14:46 (01:40)
Summary
Researchers have developed a technique called gene drive, which involves passing a genetically modified trait to the offspring of an organism. This could be used to combat diseases and save endangered species.
ChapterThe Future of Mosquito Control
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
While eradicating mosquitoes and malaria may seem like a good solution to a serious problem, there are potential negative consequences that must be considered, including ecological disequilibrium and harm to animals who consume the modified mosquitoes.
1:14:46 - 1:17:36 (02:49)
Summary
While eradicating mosquitoes and malaria may seem like a good solution to a serious problem, there are potential negative consequences that must be considered, including ecological disequilibrium and harm to animals who consume the modified mosquitoes.