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    Millions of GMO insects could be released in Florida Keys





    Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015

    KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) ? Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.

    Never before have insects with modified DNA come so close to being set loose in a residential U.S. neighborhood.

    "This is essentially using a mosquito as a drug to cure disease," said Michael Doyle, executive director of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, which is waiting to hear if the Food and Drug Administration will allow the experiment.

    KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) ? Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
    ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
    Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

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