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In September 2021, the U.S. military announced plans to use parasites to create super soldiers.

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The idea is to enhance the parasites using CRISPR gene editing technology

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to get them to secrete certain therapeutics or drugs.

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According to the principal scientist Bethany Bracken,

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these organisms have sophisticated secretatory systems

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that can be manipulated to secrete drugs to protect our women and men on the battlefield.

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To put it more simply, they plan to insert parasites into soldiers.

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These parasites will navigate to areas in the body, especially around the brain and eyes.

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Once these genetically modified parasites are inserted into the body of the soldier,

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a team at the base can monitor the soldier's conditions.

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They will be able to remotely apply therapeutic drugs for things like pain, depression, and psychological problems.

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They may even be able to erase traumatic memories.

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What do you guys think about this?