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: | source |
Language: | English |
Publisher: | Slate Group |
Publication date: | October 29, 2021 |
Authors: | Tochi Onyebuchi |
Time horizon: | 2071 |
Geographic focus: | africa, global |
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Categories: 2021 publication year | 2070s time horizon | 2071 time horizon | English publication language | africa geographic scope | big data | biopharma | climate change | disease | global geographic scope | mosquitos | vaccines