Fighting Malaria, Lyme & Other Diseases with Transgenic Fungi

New findings by a University of Maryland-led team of scientists show genetically engineered fungi carrying genes for human antibodies, scorpion toxins, etc. can be highly effective, specific and environmentally friendly tools for combating malaria, Lyme disease and other bug-borne illness. Pests like bed bugs and stink bugs can also be targeted.

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