Anonymous Coward User ID: 77393879 Ireland 02/21/2019 04:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Scientists Release Controversial Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In High-Security Lab Scientists have launched a major new phase in the testing of a controversial genetically modified organism: a mosquito designed to quickly spread a genetic mutation lethal to its own species, NPR has learned. For the first time, researchers have begun large-scale releases of the engineered insects, into a high-security laboratory in Terni, Italy. NPR was the only news organization allowed into the lab to witness the moment the releases began in early February.. To prevent any unforeseen effects on the environment, scientists have always tried to keep genetically engineered organisms from spreading their mutations. But in this case, researchers want the modification to spread. So they engineered mosquitoes with a "gene drive." ... [ link to www.npr.org (secure)] |