Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Help Combat Dengue Fever
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 at 12:59 am
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Mosquitos are carriers of diseases like Dengue Fever. Scientists have announced that they want to release genetically modified mosquitos to counter this problem with dengue. The modified mosquitos were programmed to feed on Tetracycline, When these GM mosquitos breed with the wild population of mosquitos, they will produce offspring that will need tetracycline to mature and without tetracycline in the wild, their survival is not possible. The problem with these modified insects is its possible even to the ecosystem primarily on the bat population that is known to be their natural predators. It is likely unwise to consider this as an option in mosquito control unless otherwise proven to be safe.
