Scientists in Australia breed mosquitoes with ‘toxic’ semen to curb diseases
- A new biological pest control method called the Toxic Male Technique could reduce the threat of disease-carrying mosquitoes by targeting the lifespan of female insects and offering faster results than current methods.
- Researchers at Sydney's Macquarie University developed TMT, which involves genetically engineering male insects to transfer venom proteins to females, significantly reducing their lifespan and disease transmission ability.
- Computer models predict that applying TMT to Aedes aegypti mosquitoes could lower blood-feeding rates by 40 to 60 percent compared to established methods, improving pest control effectiveness.
- Lead author Sam Beach emphasized the importance of quickly reducing disease spread and noted that TMT could transform pest management without harming beneficial species.
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