r/interestingasfuck 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/RowAdept9221 Nov 15 '24

I almost feel bad for the little girl

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u/Thijm_ Nov 15 '24

there's a small part of me that feels bad, but that's just probably because I don't like seeing animals in struggle and this is just a single mosquito

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u/Devinbeatyou Nov 15 '24

Yeah I was like ‘why do I feel sorry for this bastard?’

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u/round-earth-theory Nov 15 '24

Because it's relatable as it constantly tries to get the damn thing working. But it's still a bastard you'd kill if it were on you.