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Millions Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Set To Be Released: This Is Why It’s A Problem
Friday, June 12, 2015 9:59
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Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes might soon be released in Florida. The biotech company Oxitec and the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) are moving ahead with their plan to introduce these insects into the area to, according to them, help stop the spread of multiple tropical diseases.
One of the diseases is called Chikungunya, another is dengue, and both are spread by Aedes mosquitoes. An infection with Chikungunya can lead to fever and joint pain which is sometimes severe, but rarely causes death. In 2014, only 11 individuals actually contracted this disease in Florida, so it makes one wonder if this type of “tinkering with nature” is really necessary? …. http://www.collective-evolution.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2015/06/millions-of-genetically-modified.html
