Comments on: Genetically Engineered Mosquitos Could Prevent Dengue Fever

By: dbrian

dbrian — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:55:14 +0000

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Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:00:37 +0000

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By: Dan7820

Dan7820 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:32:32 +0000

Genetic modification seems like a viable long-term solution. Another long-term solution I found is the Mosquito Magnet, which kills mosquitoes in an area up to one acre.
Here’s an example of one:
http://www.mosquitomagnet.com/store/mosquito-magnet-traps/mm3300

By: Laorosa

Laorosa — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:37:48 +0000

I’m curious how these genetically engineered ‘Flightless’ mosquitoes will affect the natural food chain down the road. There are many animals that depend on mosquitoes for food. I understand and appreciate what they are trying to accomplish, but years later if this plan ‘goes bad’ … is it reversible? What are the precautions that are panned if this idea backfires?
….I was watching Jurassic Park the other day and this story reminded me of that.

By: mazilu

mazilu — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:28:40 +0000

It seems like these “lame”-winged mosquitoes would not infiltrate the population as easily as those with fully functional wings. I’m not an authority on mosquitoes or their life cycle, but I would think this trait would not be evolutionarily favored, leading it to be lost fairly quickly, and as a result a HUGE waste of resources…