Health
You should be excited that scientists are releasing 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes this year – Massive Science
Texas and the Florida Keys will see the release of GM insects in a plan to reduce disease transmission
Mosquitoes are probably most people’s least favorite insect.
Mosquito-borne diseases include malaria, yellow fever, and the Zika virus all of which can cause extreme sickness, birth defects, or death. Per year, malaria is responsible for the deaths of over 400,000 people, while dengue fever causes about 20,000, according to the World Health Organization.
Vaccines have been in development for dengue fever, malaria, and Zika, but production can be very slow and result in low efficacy. Drugs can…
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