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Malaria Proof Mosquitoes

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In the study the researchers altered a gene that codes for a "signalling molecule". This molecule, a protein, enables the mosquito's cells to communicate with each other, and is crucial for parasite development inside the mosquito. The team was able to add a fluorescent tag to the gene, to ensure that it had been successfully "expressed" by the mosquito larvae.

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Why not use DDT to kill the bugs? Before any one goes off on how dangerous DDT is said to be, look it up. 

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