Aedes aegypti: the invasive mosquito in Florida that carries deadly diseases. Photo by James Gathany, c/o the CDC In the past few days, a new "GMO scandal" has hit the headlines. The UK biotech firm Oxitec has proposed the release of special genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys to help with current mosquito control efforts. Or, according to the media:
Millions of GMO mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys if Oxitec gets its way
Florida, Meet Genetically Modified Mosquitoes, Which Are Coming Your Way By The Millions
The Washington Post actually called them "genetically modified killer mosquitoes" in their headline
, warning that they "may attack Florida Keys". George Dvorsky for io9
cautions that "Millions Of Mutated Mosquitoes Could Be Unleashed In Florida—On Purpose". It's safe to say news of the FDA's deliberations on whether to allow these "Frankenstein mosquitoes" are causing quite the stir. There's even a ...
