Scientists are exploring gene-editing techniques to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, which kills over 608,000 people annually. Innovations such as genetically modified mosquitoes could potentially eliminate malaria by altering their DNA to make them sterile or resistant to parasites. While early tests have shown promise, concerns about environmental impacts and the need for public support remain. The self-sustaining gene drive method is highlighted as a revolutionary approach, but risks and funding challenges persist. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)