Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Stop Disease Pass Early Test - WebMD

To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.

May 9, 2022 -- Genetically modified mosquitoes released in the U.S. appear to have passed an early test that suggests they might one day help reduce the population of insects that transmit infectious… [+2150 chars]

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