• daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    17 hours ago

    Why make them flaccid instead of just killing them?

    Most species are invasive and not part of the natural ecosystem of most places anyway.

    • TheOakTree@lemm.ee
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      16 hours ago

      The idea is to introduce this genetic expression into wild mosquito populations. That way, the inevitable act of mosquito reproduction lowers the next generation's reproduction rate.