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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to be Released in the US for the First Time
Topic Started: Dec 28 2011, 01:25 AM (282 Views)
yass
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Mike Barrett
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December 23, 2011

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To those of you who have been eager to hear the latest news concerning the potential release of genetically modified mosquitoes – here it is. It turns out that the genetically modified mosquitoes could be released into the U.S. environment as early as January of 2012. A private firm plans to initiate the release of the GE mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. Florida will be the first beta testing grounds to determine whether or not the mosquitoes lead to detrimental environmental and genetic impact. Residents in this area will also be subjected — without choice — to these genetically manipulated insects, unless the private firm decides to seek permission.

Read more at http://naturalsociety.com/genetically-modified-mosquitoes-release-us-first-time/
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epona
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Now WHY are they modifying an insect I already consider most evil?

If they had said .... releasing mosquitoes with a new environmentally detrimental to man and beast infectious disease.... maybe that would have been more honest.

Why genetically modify it when it is already the most bothersome insect bar none. You cannot live in the south and go outside without them attacking you sun or rain, day or night. It has been a relief of great proportions to be living in an area that only has them for a part of the year.
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