Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes to prevent diseases like Zika

Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes to prevent diseases like Zika

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The West News,  The West News,  2020.

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”.