Why I study the most dangerous animal on earth -- mosquitoes

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January 29, 2018 Today's TED Talk Why I study the most dangerous animal on earth -- mosquitoes 12:49 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 What do we really know about mosquitoes? Fredros Okumu catches and studies these disease-carrying insects for a living -- with the hope of crashing their populations. Join Okumu for a tour of the frontlines of mosquito research, as he details some of the unconventional methods his team at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania have developed to target what has been described as the most dangerous animal on earth. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Deep studies of humanity Fascinating, insightful talks on what it means to be human and live a good life. Watch » 3 talks · Total run time 36:38 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM A major cause of obesity may be hiding in your gut One day, you might be able to eat microbes -- yes, microbes -- to help you lose weight. Read more »   Download the TED app

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