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Oxitec mosquitoes carry a fluorescent marker gene that makes them glow when exposed to a specific colour of light, which makes identification easier. Should be
by myfavoritedog 5y ago
Oxitec mosquitoes carry a fluorescent marker gene that makes them glow when exposed to a specific colour of light, which makes identification easier.
Should be interesting to see how long before the females develop the ability to detect and shun fluorescence. Then we can market fluorescent clothing as not only being pedestrian safe gear, but also mosquito repellent.
- yosito 5y agoAs it turns out, fluorescent clothing is already a good choice to repel mosquitoes. Dark colors are notoriously bad to wear if you're going into mosquito territory.