Genetically Modified Male Mosquitoes Released in California, Florida to Curb Its Local Population

Medicine & Technology Mar 10, 2022

British biotech firm, Oxitec, has recently secured EPA approval to release more than 2 million genetically modified male mosquitoes in Florida and California. Read on to find out how the mosquitoes are set to reduce the local mosquito population.

Why Is Florida Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes? Experts Explain Why

Apr 17, 2021

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

Genetically Engineered Male Mosquitos to be Released in Florida and Other Parts of US to Curb Zika and Dengue Spread

May 06, 2020

Scientists from Oxitec released genetically modified mosquito which genes get passed down that essentially guarantees that female offspring will all die.