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Genetically modified mosquitoes vaccinate a human

The Counter Signal

By Mike Campbell

September 27, 2022

A box full of genetically modified mosquitos successfully vaccinated a human against malaria in a trial funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH).

The study involved about 200 hungry mosquitos biting a human subject’s arm. Human participants placed their arms directly over a small box full of the bloodsuckers.  

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