Posted on 06/23/2020 9:59:26 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
A plan to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida and Texas has been approved, The Guardian reported.
According to the plan, the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes will be released into the wild, as they contain a special protein that would kill female offspring, which are the ones who bite, and thus preventing the spread of such illnesses as dengue fever and Zika.
The mosquitoes released will all be male, which do not bite people and as such pose no risk to humans.
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ive seen this movie,,,it doesnt end well,,,,
That’s kinda like how they got rid of the awful screw worm which breed only one time. The scientists released sterile male screw worm flies. I’m old enough to have seen screw worms at work. Not a pretty sight.
I love it when science plays around, experimenting with nature. Anyone remember when hydrilla really got hold of our waterways? Or how about African Killer Bees? Another good one! Oh, almost forgot my favorite. Nutria from South America. Yes. It really became THE fur of choice. Such a great smell and all.
Personally, I don’t mind getting rid of mosquitoes, and Grizzly’s for that matter (due to their attitude).
Most of that list is safe. What is your point?
I have several families of lizards around my house that will be extremely disappointed if there aren't mosquitoes around.
LOL. That was great!
Yes, I have geckos, along with normal green ones and horny toads.
“In a few generations (30 days?) there will be a huge increase in homosexual mosquitoes?”
Yes, and if you get bit by one you will start to play for the other team as well.
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