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flag Scientists develop "toxic male" mosquitoes to reduce disease spread and lower pesticide use.

flag Scientists at Macquarie University in Australia have developed a new method called the "toxic male technique" to control mosquito populations and reduce the spread of diseases like dengue fever and Zika. flag This technique involves genetically modifying male mosquitoes to produce venom proteins that, when transferred to females during mating, reduce their lifespan and ability to spread disease. flag The approach aims to reduce blood-feeding rates by 40-60% and offers an alternative to pesticides, with further safety tests planned.

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