I don't see any reference to why this research was being done. The mosquito and pesticide studies seem likely to be DoD/CIA related since they fit neatly in the

I don't see any reference to why this research was being done. The mosquito and pesticide studies seem likely to be DoD/CIA related since they fit neatly in the pattern of other unethical testing we know they were doing. The named researchers were also mentored by someone who did dioxin (Agent Orange) and drug experiments on prisoners for the DoD.