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Connections: Safe Sex For Insects

One of the biggest challenges farmers face is pests. But what if safe sex for insects could curb this problem. No, you read that right -- safe sex for insects. On Wednesday night at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, two scientists will discuss their research into genetically modified insects, specifically the diamondback moth. They have found a way to have the moths mate, and only produce male offspring, reducing the population. What are the pros and cons? We ask the two scientists, Tony Shelton and Neil Morrison.

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.