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Google's Debug Program Uses Wolbachia-Infected Mosquitoes to Fight Deadly Diseases
Key Takeaways
- Google's Debug program applied to the EPA for permits to release Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in California and Florida.
- The program uses Wolbachia bacteria as a birth control method for mosquitoes.
- Aedes aegypti transmits dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever.
- Global warming is pushing the mosquito into new habitats, including the UK.
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DT Editorial Team··via newatlas.com