TED-Ed: Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? | Talya Hackett

The video discusses the potential of gene drives to control mosquito populations and reduce diseases like malaria. It explains how gene drives work by altering inheritance patterns, ensuring modified genes spread through populations. Lab experiments have shown promising results, but implementing gene drives in the wild poses challenges, including ecological impacts and ethical concerns. The video emphasizes the need for careful consideration and involvement of affected communities in decision-making processes.

What role does the Anopheles gambiae species play in the transmission of malaria?

In what ways are researchers exploring alternatives to population collapse caused by gene drives?

Why is it important for communities and governments to be involved in the decision-making process regarding gene drives?