Genetically modified mosquitoes to prevent disease in Florida

Posted by freedomforall 11 years, 5 months ago to Technology
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Oxitec has conducted initial tests in Brazil and the Cayman Islands, both of which were successful enough that the countries are planning larger deployments of GMO mosquitoes. If approved by the FDA, Oxitec could release the bugs this spring in southern Florida.
SOURCE URL: http://www.geek.com/science/biotech-company-to-release-millions-of-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-in-florida-1614727/


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