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Ancient Sea Squirt Fossils and the Future of Malaria Research

This chapter explores the discovery of a ancient sea squirt fossil, revealing genetic links to human heart muscles and evolutionary relationships. It also delves into innovative research on genetically engineered mosquitoes that could play a transformative role in malaria transmission.

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