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The Release of 1 Billion Killer GMO Mosquitoes Has Begun – Gizmodo Australia
Tens of thousands of male mosquitoes are descending on the Florida Keys. But these are no ordinary mosquitoes: They’re genetically modified, and they were planted…
Tens of thousands of male mosquitoes are descending on the Florida Keys. But these are no ordinary mosquitoes: Theyre genetically modified, and they were planted around the state on purpose. Its part of a plan to curb disease by releasing 1 billion mosquitoes across two states but its giving some folks the heeby jeebies.
Workers placed boxes of mosquitoes eggs two on Cudjoe Key, one on Ramrod Key and three on Vaca Key on Thursday, and expect them to hatch in about a week. Theyll repeat the process…
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