======Blood Stream======
The research report imagines a world in 2071 where mosquitoes have been bioengineered to collect data and carry vaccines. It explores the potential benefits and challenges of this futuristic scenario through a fictional narrative. The story follows Omar, who is sent into the desert to retrieve a mosquito that is part of an Eco-Tracker system designed to monitor climate indices, human migration patterns, and water sources. The research also touches on the ethical and practical implications of using bioengineered insects in this manner.

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| Report location:  |[[https://slate.com/technology/2021/10/blood-stream-tochi-onyebuchi-short-story.html| source]]  |
| Language:  | English   |
| Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:slate_group|Slate Group]]  |
| Publication date:  |October 29, 2021  |
| Authors:  |Tochi Onyebuchi  |
| Time horizon:  | 2071    |
| Geographic focus:  |africa, global   |

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