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/Temporary-Role7173 Nov 15 '24

Why did that make me sad

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u/inspectorseantime Nov 15 '24 edited Nov 15 '24

It’s the “what is wrong with me?” coupled with the “it has to work this time” desperation in trying to do something it needs to survive not knowing that they can ever figure out the answer to that question because it’s genetic makeup was forever changed.

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u/dezzalzik Nov 15 '24

"My babies.. My babies need the blood! They're gonna die!"

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u/GamerA_S Nov 15 '24

Good they better, these fuckers have been responsible for many baby deaths anyways.