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A Fungi, Known As Metarhizium Pingshaense, Which Is Said To Naturally Infect The Anopheles Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria, Was Genetically Modified To Produce A Toxin Similiar To That Found In The Funnel-Web Spider. The Modified Fungi Is Said To Have Killed 99% Of Malaria Causing Mosquitoes In 45 Days When Tested In Burkina Faso.
GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests – BBC NewsA fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.