This could make a huge difference when travelling abroad.
Scientists in America have created a genetically modified mosquito that could be immune from contracting malaria, which should have a hugely positive impact on humans.
According to BBC Africa, scientists have been looking for a way to combat malaria and have inserted a “resistance” gene into the mosquito’s own DNA.
The experiment means that people should now not be infected with malaria when bitten by an infected mosquito.
Professor David Conway, the UK expert from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has said: “It’s not the finished product yet but it certainly looks promising. It does look like the genetic editing works.”
Despite defenders such as repellents and bed nets, malaria kills around 580,000 people a year and threatens about 3.2 billion people worldwide, including many Irish tourists who travel abroad.
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