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flag Drug nitisinone makes human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially eradicating them post-feed.

flag Scientists found that nitisinone, a drug used for rare genetic disorders, makes human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially killing them within hours of feeding. flag Unlike ivermectin, nitisinone remains effective longer and does not harm other insects. flag While it doesn't protect against malaria, it could reduce disease transmission by controlling mosquito populations, especially when combined with other prevention methods.

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