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NPR News May 30, 2019

Scientists Genetically Modify Fungus To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria

by Rob Stein

The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.

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Science MAY 31, 2019

Transgenic Metarhizium rapidly kills mosquitoes in a malaria-endemic region of Burkina Faso

B Lovett et al

Malaria control efforts require implementation of new technologies that manage insecticide resistance. Metarhizium pingshaense provides an effective, mosquito-spec …

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