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Too soon to release GM mosquitoes to fight Zika: US study
Releasing genetically-modified mosquitoes into the wild to fight malaria, Zika or other insect-borne diseases is premature and could have unintended consequences, researchers said in a new report.
Thu Jun 09 2016
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US gives tentative OK to testing genetically modified mosquitoes
US regulators tentatively agreed on Friday to permit a field test of genetically modified mosquitoes that can help limit the spread of Zika virus and other infectious diseases.
Sat Mar 12 2016