Insect Population Threatened by Male-Killing Virus
TL;DR
Scientists in Japan have discovered a virus that selectively kills male insects, which could potentially help control populations of agricultural pests and disease vectors. The virus was found by chance in caterpillars and is inheritable, resulting in generations of all-female insects. This finding suggests that there may be more cases of male-killing viruses in the future.
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