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Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in Florida

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Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if authorities grant permission to proceed with an experiment that aims to fight against Dengue and chikungunya, which are primarily spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, according to a report in the Sun Sentinel.

Added on the 26/01/2015 12:55:41 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media

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