Google wants to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across

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Southern home mosquitoes spread out West Nile infection and other illness.

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Google wishes to launch 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes in California and Florida– however researchers aren’t worried.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is examining an application made by the tech giant for a speculative mosquito release license, which, counterintuitively, might decrease mosquito populations that bring illness.

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Patrick Pester is the trending news author at Live Science. His work has actually appeared on other science sites, such as BBC Science Focus and Scientific American. Patrick re-trained as a reporter after investing his early profession operating in zoos and wildlife preservation. He was granted the Master’s Excellence Scholarship to study at Cardiff University where he finished a master’s degree in global journalism.

He likewise has a 2nd master’s degree in biodiversity, development and preservation in action from Middlesex University London. When he isn’t composing news, Patrick examines the sale of human remains.

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