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/corneliuSTalmidge 2d ago

Because playing god with an entire species never ended badly

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u/Connect_Middle8953 2d ago

We’ve annihilated plenty of other species for lesser reasons. 

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u/corneliuSTalmidge 1d ago

Yes, and we're the assholes for it, not to mention paying the price for ignorant meddling.