Too soon to release GM mosquitoes to fight Zika: US study

Too soon to release GM mosquitoes to fight Zika: US study Washington (AFP) June 9, 2016 - 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. "Our committee urges caution - a lot more research is needed to understand the scientific, ethical, regulatory and social consequences of releasing such organisms," said Arizona State University p ... more

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