Researchers have claimed that they have found a new way to deal with malaria by building a genetically modified mosquito (GMM) that will not be transmitting malaria. Even though, these insects will bite but not leave behind the malaria-causing parasite, which is called Plasmodium.

Almost 250 million people are affected by malaria every year and nearly one million of these people lose their lives. Most of these victims are children who are living in poor African countries.

Researchers feel that even though it will take a lot of time to develop these mosquitoes, they can play a vital role in dealing with malaria. They feel that mosquitoes are also developing resistance to a growing number of insecticides and vaccines.

Earlier, attempts by the researchers have yielded a success rate of 97% to develop mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria. But they feel that even a 3% rate is very high, as it can eventually lead to the production of a lot of parasites that can spread the disease.

Even though, experts do not know how the mosquito is resistant to malaria they are trying to study this aspect in a more detailed manner.

But this news has made health experts across the world very happy. They highlight that it will save a lot of lives and give relief to millions of people.