What Would Happen if Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

The video discusses the challenges and implications of eradicating mosquitoes, which transmit diseases like malaria and Zika. While complete eradication is difficult and potentially harmful to ecosystems, targeted strategies focus on specific species. Techniques include genetic modification and using bacteria to prevent disease transmission, aiming to make the world safer without ecological disruption.

Describe the method used by Oxitec to genetically modify mosquitoes.

What is the purpose of infecting mosquitoes with the bacterium Walbachia?