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Scientists deploy genetically modified mosquitoes in Brazil to combat dengue fever.
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Scientists are combating the surge in dengue fever cases in Brazil by deploying genetically modified mosquitoes. With over 1 million cases reported in the first two months of the year, a staggering 226% increase compared to 2023, health authorities are taking innovative measures to control the disease. These modified mosquitoes, developed by Oxitec, carry a gene that kills their female offspring, reducing the population of disease-carrying pests. Initial results have shown a reduction of up to 90% in affected areas. This widespread initiative offers hope in the fight against dengue fever.
March 5, 2024
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