Should we use genetic engineering techniques to eradicate disease-carrying mosquito species in the wild? How do we weigh the moral necessity to cure disease with the risk of unpredictable, permanent damage to ecosystems?

Participants:

Dr. Ben Zalisko, Executive Producer (@benzalisko)

Dr. Laura Van Berkel

Dr. Asa Rubin (@asarubin2)

Chatter Links:

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mars-reconnaissance-orbiter-glitch-liquid-water

https://twitter.com/i/moments/1067106086266769409

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07485-9

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