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Study: 'Toxic Male Technique' Could Curb Mosquito Population, Disease Spread

  • #Australia
  • #Diseases & conditions
  • #Research
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JAN 8
Above: A mosquito sits on top of a piece of paper, Apr. 17, 2022. Image copyright: Unsplash
story last updated JAN 9

The Spin

Narrative A

TNT is a revolutionary approach to disease control that could work as quickly as pesticides without harming beneficial species. The method offers a targeted solution to combat the growing global health crisis of mosquito-borne diseases that affects millions annually.

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Narrative B

While the approach offers advantages over existing methods like the sterile insect technique, mosquitoes are essential pollinators and an important food source for fish and bats. Eradicating the insects could have dangerous consequences, as broader ecosystem health directly impacts human health outcomes through complex environmental interactions.

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