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The podcast episode explores the history and resurgence of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly eradicated from North America through a groundbreaking sterile insect technique developed by entomologist Edward Knipling, and examines the ethical dilemma of whether it’s justifiable to dr
The podcast episode explores the history and resurgence of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly eradicated from North America through a groundbreaking sterile insect technique developed by entomologist Edward Knipling, and examines the ethical dilemma of whether it’s justifiable to dr
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Guest
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Sarah Zhang
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Edward KniplingSarah ZhangSam KeeneGregory Kaebnick
Companies
USDACDC
Products & Tools
screwworm.gov
Research & Papers
Golden Goose Award
Topics
BiologyGeneticsLong Form JournalismScientific Method
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