Gene-hacked mosquitoes released in Florida

The video discusses a controversial experiment in the Florida Keys involving the release of half a billion genetically modified mosquitoes. The aim is to reduce the population of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are responsible for spreading diseases like dengue and Zika. Scientists have inserted a gene, OX5034, into male mosquitoes, which will breed with wild females, leading to the death of female offspring before adulthood. This approach is in response to increasing resistance to insecticides. However, the experiment has sparked controversy due to concerns about transparency.

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