How does 'resistance' to 'suicide' gene work?
Most folks think that genetic mutations are changes in the
code(base arrangement), but some mutations are known
to be caused by genes that should be turned off, but get
turned on, or by genes that should be turned on, but get
turned off. With no change in the DNA sequence. Suppose
the mosquito adapts to having a 'suicide gene' by turning
it off. Then, what do we have? Well possibly, we get a
very long-lived mosquito capable of stinging many people.
After all, it is the humans who have the disease that give
it to the mosquito first. IE, more stings means more cases
of the disease. 'Mix and Match' GMO has a Murphy's Law
aspect to it because we know too little to think that we are
not making potentially big mistakes. Pay them to do
research on humans? I think not.
