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Mosquito

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Biotechnology

No, Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Will Not Turn the Florida Keys Into Jurassic Park

The goal is to drastically reduce the population of disease-carrying bloodsuckers.

Ronald Bailey | 4.29.2021 3:00 PM

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Self-Destructing Mosquitoes

Oxitec has genetically engineered mosquitoes that pass a self-destruct code to all of their female offspring.

Reason Staff | 4.22.2021 6:00 AM

Still blood sucking, but disease free

Genetic Engineering

Mosquitoes Genetically Engineered To Resist Dengue Fever

Gene drives could spread this beneficial trait through wild mosquito populations.

Ronald Bailey | 1.24.2020 4:30 PM

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CRISPR

Making Malaria Mosquitoes Extinct Using Engineered Gene-Drives

"If my kids lived in Africa, I'd say, 'Go for it as quickly as possible,'" says researcher.

Ronald Bailey | 2.20.2019 12:35 PM

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Mosquito

Proposed U.N. Test Ban on Gene Drives Is Idiotic

The good news is that anti-technology activists are unlikely to succeed in imposing a global moratorium.

Ronald Bailey | 11.15.2018 10:35 AM

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Mosquito

Over-Regulation Is Making Us More Vulnerable to Disease

Regulatory precaution, not rising temperatures, is the main driver for the increase in vector-borne disease.

Ronald Bailey | 5.8.2018 12:00 PM

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GMO Food

New York Organic Farmers Oppose Release of Genetically Modified Moths

On the other hand, Google's Verily is debugging Fresno.

Ronald Bailey | 7.19.2017 12:30 PM

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Florida

Anti-Vermin Measure on Ballot in Florida

Sadly wouldn't outlaw or ban pesky politicians

Ronald Bailey | 11.8.2016 4:12 PM

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Zika

Your Neighbors Get to Vote on How Much Zika Risk You Have to Take

It's democratic, so what could possibly be wrong with that?

Ronald Bailey | 8.26.2016 4:39 PM

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Zika

FDA Finally Approves 'Friendly' GMO Mosquitoes

Just as Zika virus breaks out in Florida - coincidence?

Ronald Bailey | 8.5.2016 12:15 PM

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Zika

Zika Hits Florida—Avoid Travel to Affected Areas Warns CDC

If only there were a technology that could reduce the numbers of these deadly mosquitoes

Ronald Bailey | 8.1.2016 5:50 PM

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Zika

'Friendly' GMO Mosquitoes Knock Back Dengue Fever by 91 Percent

If the FDA will let them, they could do the same thing here when Zika arrives

Ronald Bailey | 7.14.2016 1:03 PM

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Zika

Want a Zika-Free Caribbean Vacation? Grand Cayman Chooses GMO Mosquitoes

Meanwhile FDA bows to anti-biotech activist fears and won't expedite approval of proven technology

Ronald Bailey | 5.6.2016 10:35 AM

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Zika

Zika Coming to America: Use GMO Mosquitoes to Fight It!

Blame any zika-caused microencephaly on Friends of the Earth, the Center for Food Safety, Food & Water Watch, and GMO Free USA

Ronald Bailey | 4.8.2016 1:01 PM

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First U.S. Zika Virus Transmission: Not by Mosquitoes but by Sex in Dallas

It is not inevitable that there will be a major zika outbreak in the U.S.

Ronald Bailey | 2.2.2016 4:13 PM

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Virus

Zika Virus Outbreak: Unleash the GMO Mosquitoes!

While we wait for a vaccine, GMO mosquitoes are here now to help control the outbreak.

Ronald Bailey | 1.26.2016 3:46 PM

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