A recent 60 Minutes report highlights a controversial effort to curb Lyme disease by genetically modifying wild mice.

Researchers, led by MIT’s Kevin Esvelt, aim to make mice resistant to the bacteria that causes Lyme, potentially disrupting the transmission cycle between ticks and humans.

The project is still in the research phase and raises ethical and ecological questions.

Scientists are working with residents of Martha’s Vineyard to weigh the risks and benefits of releasing genetically altered animals into the environment.

You can watch the full CBS segment here: