Genetic discovery may eradicate malaria

[Sir Gordon]

The costly effort to eradicate one of the world's deadliest diseases has received a controversial boost — genetically modified mosquitoes that cannot pass on malaria.

Scientific trials have revealed that the GM mosquitoes could quickly establish themselves in the wild and drive out natural malaria-carrying insects — and break the route through which humans are infected.

The strategy is likely to be contentious because it would require the unprecedented release of tens of thousands of GM organisms into the wild. But it has raised hopes among scientists, some of whom believe it may be powerful enough to bring under control a disease that strikes 300 million people a year and causes more than a million deaths.


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[Prometheus]

Meh, I don't care.
I've had malaria already.

 

[Sir Gordon]

>Meh, I don't care.
[interesting post reason]

>I've had malaria already.
Good news for you, then

 

[Tonks]

Meh, I don't care.
I've had malaria already.

If you're not even selfless enough to give a damn that about a million people per year could potentially be saved, then I'm sorry for you.


Pretty clever method of doing this, though it will probably be difficult to implement.

 

[Prometheus]

Its not a real bad disease if you have any idea what to take.
Fourth day, I'm up and walking.
Just take the meds and don't get up.
The beginning is worst, you get really hot, and then really cold.

 

[Tonks]

Its not a real bad disease if you have any idea what to take.
Fourth day, I'm up and walking.
Just take the meds and don't get up.
The beginning is worst, you get really hot, and then really cold.

I've had it myself, but you really don't get it, do you? Most people can't even afford the medicine. A lot of people can't afford not to get up.

Does one million deaths, per year, mean absolutely nothing to you?

 

[pheonixashes]

Well, I see it in two ways:
The Liberalist way, and the Naturalist Scientist way. (Note, these are just generalizations)

Liberalist way: It's unethical to be modifying mosquitos, but if it means saving over a million lives, go for it. It would help the world.

Naturalist way: Don't do it. The Genetically modified mosquitos would:
1: Interfere with Natural Selection
2: Possibly Run Rampant across the world, maybe contracting a new disease.


So...
1. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I dunno how, but maybe...
2. That's just my thoughts. Preventing a disease is good, but remember, Malaria is just a part of life...
3. Please don't insult me T_T.

 

[Sir Gordon]

>So...
1. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I dunno how, but maybe...
2. That's just my thoughts. Preventing a disease is good, but remember, Malaria is just a part of life...
3. Please don't insult me T_T.

Nah, it's okay I think. It's just a global take-up solution. And no more

 

[Andrewgosu]

This is good news.


But, I wonder what will the world look like in about 100 years, when we can cure all diseases and treat humans, who would normally die at present (A bad car crash, e.g.). Earth would be so overcrowded.


Likely, I will die before I see that happening. Lucky me.

 

[Sir Gordon]

I don't think so. Maybe at that that time there will be more dangerous diseases. Who knows