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2014-06-03 | permalink
Brazil: First commercial approval for GM insects
In April 2014, Brazil became the first country worldwide to approve genetically modified insects. The insects in question are tiger mosquitoes whose offspring are incapable of surviving. The aim in releasing these insects is to decimate mosquito populations that carry the potentially lethal dengue fever.
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2014-06-03 | permalink
Brazil: First commercial approval for GM insects
In April 2014, Brazil became the first country worldwide to approve genetically modified insects. The insects in question are tiger mosquitoes whose offspring are incapable of surviving. The aim in releasing these insects is to decimate mosquito populations that carry the potentially lethal dengue fever.
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