Who had Mutant Mosquitoes in Florida for August?
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wrote on 21 Aug 2020, 17:27 last edited by
"Local officials in Florida have approved the release of 750 million mosquitoes that have been genetically modified to reduce local populations.
The aim is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that carry diseases like dengue or the Zika virus.
The green-lighting of a pilot project after years of debate drew a swift outcry from environmental groups, who warned of unintended consequences.
One group condemned the plan as a public "Jurassic Park experiment".
Activists warn of possible damage to ecosystems, and the potential creation of hybrid, insecticide-resistant mosquitoes.
But the company involved says there will be no adverse risk to humans or the environment, and points to a slate of government-backed studies."
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53856776
For some reason, the phrase "What could possibly go wrong?" springs to mind here....
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wrote on 21 Aug 2020, 17:34 last edited by
Jeff Goldblum is going to be so embarrassed when this goes off without a hitch.
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wrote on 21 Aug 2020, 18:17 last edited by
Jeff Goldblum is genetically incapable of being embarrassed by anything, if you ask me.
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Jeff Goldblum is genetically incapable of being embarrassed by anything, if you ask me.
wrote on 21 Aug 2020, 18:47 last edited by@Doctor-Phibes said in Who had Mutant Mosquitoes in Florida for August?:
Jeff Goldblum is genetically incapable of being embarrassed by anything, if you ask me.
We had this hanging in the bathroom at work for a few days.
I have no idea how it got there, I might add.
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wrote on 21 Aug 2020, 19:55 last edited by
He does a show on Disney+, 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum' - I loved it. He just delves into stuff, like cycling, or tattoos, or comics. Very entertaining.
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He does a show on Disney+, 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum' - I loved it. He just delves into stuff, like cycling, or tattoos, or comics. Very entertaining.
wrote on 22 Aug 2020, 22:42 last edited by@Doctor-Phibes said in Who had Mutant Mosquitoes in Florida for August?:
He does a show on Disney+, 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum' - I loved it. He just delves into stuff, like cycling, or tattoos, or comics. Very entertaining.
Have seen every episode.
Recommended.
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wrote on 17 Apr 2021, 19:57 last edited by
https://www.foxnews.com/science/first-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-florida-keys
Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes