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kennyc · 02-20-2011, 03:55 PM

Malaysia released 6,000 genetically modified mosquitoes into a local forest this month in an effort to curb dengue fever--dengue fever is transmitted by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, is often found in tropical and subtropical environments, and causes headaches, muscular pain, and nausea, and sometimes death. There is no cure or vaccine and it's not uncommon for travelers to pick up the disease, especially in the popular tourist countries of Southeast Asia. ....

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02-20-2011, 03:55 PM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Hit the Forests of Malaysia Malaysia released 6,000 genetically modified mosquitoes into a local forest this month in an effort to curb dengue fever--dengue fever is transmitted by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, is often found in tropical and subtropical environments, and causes headaches, muscular pain, and nausea, and sometimes death. There is no cure or vaccine and it's not uncommon for travelers to pick up the disease, especially in the popular tourist countries of Southeast Asia. .... http://www.fastcompany.com/1721330/g...ts-of-malaysia