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In reply to the discussion: 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys [View all]Kali
(55,008 posts)20. oh god I remember them
I remember having to carry "dope" and watching for baby calves having them in their navels, having to be so careful of any wounds all during the summer and then the boxes laying around on the land - dropped from planes with the sterile males.
ugh it is a good thing people don't remember and don't have to know, but they do need to think about reality sometimes. and it is good to be cautious - tons of unintended consequences out there, but that one was/is mostly a success.
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750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys [View all]
BadGimp
Aug 2020
OP
From what I understand is that the modification is that it makes the male mosquito sterile
mitch96
Aug 2020
#22
Ahh the wonders of science. I believe the females are the only ones that suck blood so
mitch96
Aug 2020
#48
Okay, okay. Kudzu and lovebugs did not work out so well, but we have got it this time!
Doug.Goodall
Aug 2020
#9
Ok Kudzu is bad in the US south. In japan it's arrowroot, a thickening agent. If you go to
mitch96
Aug 2020
#34
Lord, I've pulled screw worms out of Animals! Horrible suffering for the animal!
GulfCoast66
Aug 2020
#31