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New Genetic Biocontrol Breakthrough Offers Hope Against Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes and Agricultural Pests.
New approach called the Toxic Male Technique ( TMT ) works by genetically engineering male insects to produce insect-specific venom proteins in their semen.
When these males mate with females, the proteins are transferred, significantly reducing female lifespan and their ability to spread disease.
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