To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.
The private bio-tech company Oxitec has received state approval to conduct a second round of test releases of genetically modified mosquitoes this summer in the Florida Keys, and the company
Following federal approval in March 2022 by the U.S. EPA, Oxitec has received approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Following federal approval in March 2022 by the U.S. EPA, Oxitec has received approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services including reviews from the Florida Department