Summary: Should we use genetic engineering techniques to eradicate disease-carrying mosquito species in the wild? How do we weigh the moral necessity to cure disease with the risk of unpredictable, permanent damage to ecosystems? Participants: Dr. Ben Zalisko, Executive Producer (@benzalisko) Dr. Laura Van Berkel Dr. Asa Rubin (@asarubin2) Chatter Links: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mars-reconnaissance-orbiter-glitch-liquid-water https://twitter.com/i/moments/1067106086266769409 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07485-9 Subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher! Email us at BeltwayScience@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @BeltwayScience or find us on Facebook Spread the word!
