Scientists tricked mosquitoes into delivering vaccines to humans - BGR

According to new reports from NPR, a clinical trial for a system meant to use mosquitoes to deliver vaccines has been underway in the United Kingdom.

According to the paper, scientists were able to genetically modify parasites to deliver malaria vaccines through mosquito bites.

It sounds horrific on paper and even more horrific when you see the photos featured in a report on the trial from NPR.

To get the desired effect of the mosquitos delivering the vaccine, scientists loaded them with genetically modified parasites known as Plasmodium falciparum.

The biggest problem with using mosquitos to deliver vaccines for malaria, though, is the effectiveness.