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What was the Four Pests Campaign?

Stuff You Should Know

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Genetic Solutions and Historical Lessons

This chapter explores the potential of genetically modifying mosquitoes to combat their population while examining the ecological risks involved. It also reflects on the historical context of the Four Pests Campaign in China, analyzing its unintended consequences and the importance of understanding human intervention in nature.

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