7h agoFounders Fund's Mike Solana proposes using gene drive technology to drive mosquitoes and ticks to extinctionElon Musk signaled support for the genetic engineering proposalSentimentSentimentPos71.6%Neg28.4%Many users endorse using CRISPR gene drives to eradicate mosquitoes and ticks because they view it as a feasible solution, while others object to it as dangerous ecosystem interference or unethical meddling with nature.214 comments with sentiment. View comments.