Chinese scientists are working on turning mosquitoes into flying vaccines.

January 11, 2023

Genetically modified insects bite animals and vaccinate them against the development of dangerous infections. For example, the Zika virus. It has been experimentally proven that after a bite, a strong and long-term immune response is formed in an animal. Thus, it is possible to spud those species that are difficult for zoologists to reach in wildlife, as well as endangered ones.