CLEAN : Austrian lab on front line of fight against Zika virus

The video discusses the sterile insect technique developed by the FAA to control mosquito populations. This involves sterilizing male mosquitoes using radiation and releasing them to mate with wild females, reducing the population over time. Only males are released as females bite humans. The global spread of mosquitoes and related diseases is increasing, necessitating complementary control techniques. The video also highlights the challenges in implementing this technology, including the need for investment and infrastructure.

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