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minus-squaredaniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.comhexbear1·edit-217 hours agoWhy make them flaccid instead of just killing them? Most species are invasive and not part of the natural ecosystem of most places anyway. linkfedilink
minus-squareTheOakTree@lemm.eehexbear2·edit-216 hours agoThe 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. linkfedilink
Why make them flaccid instead of just killing them?
Most species are invasive and not part of the natural ecosystem of most places anyway.
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.
WHAT. THE. FUCK.