What could go wrong by releasing 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in

Aug 20, 2020
9:12:16am

Tonto Starter

Florida? I guess we'll find out soon.

750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys

A plan to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in 2021 has won final approval from authorities in the Florida Keys, despite the objection of many local residents and a coalition of environmental advocacy groups.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/19/health/gmo-mosquitoes-approved-florida-scn-wellness/index.html

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What could go wrong by releasing 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in

Tonto

8/20/20 9:12am

Ugh. Did scientists learn nothing from Jurassic Park?

TNT

8/20/20 9:12am

RE: Ugh. Did scientists learn nothing from Jurassic Park?

Tokolosh

8/20/20 9:16am

Might be hard to discern any effects since they're being released in Florida.

ldssdl

8/20/20 9:15am

True. Florida Man hogs all of the headlines

TNT

8/20/20 9:16am

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rivercitycoug

8/20/20 9:17am

Who needs chemtrails when you can drug the populace using genetically modified mosquitoes.

Sea Chicken

8/20/20 9:18am

Finally after all of these years Indy you come up with a good post

TNT

8/20/20 9:19am

Wait, only female mosquitoes bite? interesting

Grit for Brains

8/20/20 9:18am

Just like human females

TNT

8/20/20 9:20am

Mike Tyson is a human female? Who knew?

spoxjox

8/20/20 9:22am

This is the same debate for all GMO stuff: do the benefits outweigh the risks?

cougarmeister

8/20/20 9:23am

Sounds like an awesome plan. Hope it works well and we can duplicate it in

O Gaucho

8/20/20 9:44am

On the surface I am a big fan of these mosquitos.

750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys

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