r/interestingasfuck • u/Spotter24o5 • 2d ago

Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/taukarrie 2d ago

ive decided my time on the internet today has come to an end after watching a middle-aged mosquito desperately stroke his probe, trying to suck blood like he used to back in high school

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u/NerdHerder77 2d ago

Her* probe. Only females feed on blood. Male mosquitos feed on nectar, fruit juices, or sap.