Health
Researcher lets thousands of mosquitoes sting him to fight dengue fever – The Weekly Times
You might think your job sucks, but it’s nothing compared to this.
You might think your job sucks, but its nothing compared to this.
A brave Australian scientist has spoken of how he lets thousands of mosquitoes bite his arm as part of research into a deadly infectious disease.
Dr Perran Stott-Ross, of Melbourne University, lets bugs lap up his blood daily in his quest to rid the world of dengue fever, ScienceAlertreports.
The disease has exploded worldwide over the past 50 years and kills an estimated 25,000 people every year.
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