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De Bug

Coverage of De Bug in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 2 · 22:24 UTCMost recent: Jun 2 · 22:24 UTC
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  • HEALTHJun 2 · 22:24 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Google wants to flood South Florida with millions of mosquitoes ― but these fight disease

    Google plans to release millions of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California to reduce disease-spreading mosquito populations. The 'De Bug' program aims to curb diseases like Zika and West Nile virus by preventing eggs from hatching when infected males mate with wild females. The Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County have already tested similar initiatives, with the latter's 2018 program deemed successful but costly.

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