Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? - Talya Hackett
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Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths every year than any other animal, but very few of the 3,500 mosquito species actually transmit deadly diseases to humans. Scientists have been conducting experiments using engineered technologies called gene drives that could theoretically get rid of the most lethal mosquitoes. So, should we eradicate these pesky insects? Talya Hackett investigates.
What kind of ecological studies are needed to understand the potential environmental impact of using gene drive technology?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Talya Hackett
- Director Luísa Holanda, Hype CG
- Narrator Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Storyboard Artist Luísa Holanda
- Animator Murilo Jardim
- Art Director Luísa Holanda
- Music Gabriel Maia
- Sound Designer Gabriel Maia
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Producer Anna Bechtol
- Associate Producer Abdallah Ewis
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Cella Wright
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Fact-Checker Paige Downie
