
Mosquito Eradication: Ethical Concerns Buzz as Science Advances
Gene editing and other advanced technologies offer the tantalizing prospect of eradicating mosquitoes, notorious vectors of deadly diseases like malaria, Zika, and dengue fever, but the potential ecological consequences and ethical considerations of eliminating entire species are sparking intense debate among scientists and ethicists. For centuries, mosquitoes have plagued humanity, leaving a trail of disease…