FDA didn't allow releasing genetically modified mosquitoes to fight growing threat of viral diseases

• 26.01.2015

  FDA didn't allow releasing genetically modified mosquitoes to fight growing threat of viral diseases

  The Oxitec company has now released more than 70 million genetically modified mosquitoes in several countries for fight against dangerous diseases (dengue and chikungunya) and, according to its data, didn't receive any messages on negative impact on the person. However in attempt to repeat it in staff of Florida Keys there were public protests, and FDA demanded to produce the additional evidence of safety. http://www.topix.com/us/fda/2015/01/fda-mulls-releasing-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-to-fight-growing-threat-of-viral-diseases