Dengue, where is thy sting?
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 01:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Researchers in Brazil are genetically modifying mosquitoes in the hope of wiping them out in the wild and ending the spread of dengue fever. But it's a controversial approach.JUAZEIRO, Brazil — Under normal circumstances, Cicera Maria da Silva would be less than excited about a researcher intentionally releasing thousands of mosquitoes just outside her husband's corner grocery store.