Apr 21, 2016
To get closer to our goal I have made some swag for you. This mug shows actual mutant and wild-type Aedes aegypti female mosquitoes from our lab. If you have pledged or will pledge at least $50 this mug is yours. Sip your coffee or tea and know you are helping in the fight against Zika!
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