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In reply to the discussion: 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys [View all]Bayard
(21,801 posts)7. Okay, I get the idea
Article says:
Batches of the sterile OX513A would be allowed to live and mate with females; however, their male and female offspring would inherit the "kill" programming and die, thus limiting population growth.
One of the main concerns is the birds and other animals that will eat them.
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750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys [View all]
BadGimp
Aug 2020
OP
From what I understand is that the modification is that it makes the male mosquito sterile
mitch96
Aug 2020
#22
Ahh the wonders of science. I believe the females are the only ones that suck blood so
mitch96
Aug 2020
#48
Okay, okay. Kudzu and lovebugs did not work out so well, but we have got it this time!
Doug.Goodall
Aug 2020
#9
Ok Kudzu is bad in the US south. In japan it's arrowroot, a thickening agent. If you go to
mitch96
Aug 2020
#34
Lord, I've pulled screw worms out of Animals! Horrible suffering for the animal!
GulfCoast66
Aug 2020
#31