Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes to prevent diseases like Zika
Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes to prevent diseases like Zika
14009The West News, The West News, 2020-08-23 17:50:16.
Local authorities on Tuesday gave final approval to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys over a two-year period, starting in 2021.
The aim is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that carry diseases like dengue or the Zika virus.
The approval of a pilot project after years of debate drew a swift outcry from residents and environmental advocacy groups, who warned of unintended consequences.
One group condemned the plan as a public “Jurassic Park experiment”.
Local authorities on Tuesday gave final approval to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys over a two-year period, starting in 2021.
The aim is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that carry diseases like dengue or the Zika virus.
The approval of a pilot project after years of debate drew a swift outcry from residents and environmental advocacy groups, who warned of unintended consequences.
One group condemned the plan as a public “Jurassic Park experiment”.
