Researchers find potential method to control mosquito populations through genetic breeding, offering an alternative to insecticides. They crossbred Aedes aegypti, a major global disease vector, with a sibling species, and about 10% of the progeny becomes intersex and is unable to reproduce.
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Virginia Tech researchers find potential method to control mosquito populations through genetic breeding
Understanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world.