Genetically engineered mosquitoes get EPA approval for Florida release despite objections from environmental groups

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Updated 1720 GMT (0120 HKT) June 18, 2020

Female Aedes mosquito feeding
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Small but deadly – Female Aedes mosquito feeding
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Injection of mosquito eggs with lethal transgene
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How it's made – Injection of mosquito eggs with lethal transgene
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Mr. Green Genes, the first glow-in-the-dark cat was implanted with a fluorescence as part of medical research in New Orleans
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Fluorescent feline – Mr. Green Genes, the first glow-in-the-dark cat was implanted with a fluorescence as part of medical research in New Orleans
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Enviropig, or 'Frankenswine', was modified for better digestion at the University of Guelph, Canada
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Frankenswine – Enviropig, or 'Frankenswine', was modified for better digestion at the University of Guelph, Canada
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Transgenic neon fish, a novelty pet on offer in Taiwan
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Not your average goldfish – Transgenic neon fish, a novelty pet on offer in Taiwan
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