Mosquito and surgical needle

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Mosquito and surgical needle

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Apr 8, 2019

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The blood sucking pest and a pain free surgical needle. Scientists have been studying the mosquito’s mouthparts. Could the dreaded ‘prick’ of a needle soon be a thing of the past? With Patrick Aryee. #30Animals

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Apr 8, 2019

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