alt Hacker NewsI worked in Raymond St. Leger’s lab for a short time in college. I can pass along any questions you have, and will send him the link to this discussion.
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moffkalast • 06/16/2025
Tell them to keep up the good work. The only good mosquito is a dead mosquito! I'm doing my part!
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hyencomper • 06/17/2025
Great work! Does this method have any distinct advantages over infecting mosquitos with Wolbachia? Thank you.
> “ Unlike pesticides or other chemical control methods that mosquitoes can develop resistance to, this method uses the mosquitoes’ own biology to deliver the control agent.”
I don’t understand why mosquitos can develop resistance to chemicals but not a fungal infection, regardless of the delivery method. Can Raymond shed some light on this?