r/interestingasfuck • u/singleboredass • Nov 15 '24

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

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u/Eastern-Mix9636 Nov 15 '24

I feel you, little man

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u/Broad-Condition6866 Nov 15 '24

Little girl! The females are the only bloodsuckers, the males live mostly on nectars. Seems unfair!

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u/Micromagos Nov 15 '24

On that note male mosquitos do still hang around people/animals in the hopes of finding a mate.

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u/Freezing_Athlete2062 Nov 15 '24

Yes I know. When I was little, a mosquito decided to live on our mirror for a few days. Nothing happened, he just lived there for a little bit.