Could a drug make our blood toxic to mosquitoes?

Could a drug make our blood toxic to mosquitoes?

Source: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Scientists have found that an existing drug used to treat rare diseases could also help to suppress mosquito populations and control malaria.

An existing drug could make our blood toxic to mosquitoes, helping to reduce their numbers in malaria-prone areas.
Avoiding mosquito bites is crucial in the fight against malaria. Currently, this is achieved through using bed-nets and insecticide spr… [3619 chars]

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