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ZeroCool@lemmy.ca to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

Scientists develop 'mosquito STD' to combat malaria

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Scientists develop 'mosquito STD' to combat malaria

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ZeroCool@lemmy.ca to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago
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A team of researchers including a University of Maryland entomologist has successfully turned the pesky mosquito's sex life into its downfall. By creating what amounts to a sexually transmitted disease specifically for mosquitoes, the scientists unveiled a potentially powerful new weapon in the global fight against malaria.
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    Just wear a condom. Or are you receiving?

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      Mosquitos are known for being pretty big on penetration. It’s their thing, and they’re always the active participant.

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        The rapists of the bug world.

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          That would actually be bed bugs who solely reproduce through traumatic insemination, where they literally have knives for dicks and just repeatedly stab the female to nut in their body cavity.

          Nature uh … Finds a way …

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          But also technically women, little extra trauma for the boys

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      They don’t make any small enough

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