I read an article in Smithsonian magazine about the pros and cons of genetically altering the Aedes mosquito to cause its demise. It is responsible for malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya and zika ~ as well as many others. The overall tone of the article was Yes, it should be done. There are many other breeds of mosquitoes to do whatever useful things mosquitoes do that don't carry disease.
My DH contracted Malaria during a dive trip to the Honduras in 2008. Wound up in intensive care for five days. I have a grudge against mosquitoes.
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