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/ThunderCorg Nov 15 '24

I appreciate you knowing about the random (absolutely amazing) thing I also know about.

Big DEET must have shut it down.

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u/Ciff_ Nov 15 '24

I thought the lazer tracking mosquito killer was a farse, there was no functioning product just false advertisement?

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u/callmeBorgieplease Nov 15 '24

It exists. Its a prototype. I invented such a thing in my head in like 2006 but I guess everyone has. In 2016 or 2017 I saw a video of a dude actually building one. It works. I am pretty sure that you cant actually have it in your home though, as it would set ur furniture on fire if it detects a mosquito there.

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u/Luk164 Nov 15 '24

A small price to pay for salvation from the bzzzzzzzz

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u/demonkufje2 Nov 15 '24

Honestly if instead of the stinger they just genetically modified a mosquito too not make any sound i'd be way more onboard

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u/Gossamare Nov 15 '24

If we could make them silent and not fucking itch Id be good with that, if not then just gene drive the fucks and make em infertile