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Google-Backed Firm's Mosquito Release Plan for Disease Control Sparks Outrage

Verily, an Alphabet subsidiary, plans to release millions of lab-bred, bacteria-infected mosquitoes in the US, including a large-scale experiment in the USA, to curb the spread of deadly viral diseases, a proposal that has sparked significant public outrage over potential dangers.

2 Jun, 19:16 — 2 Jun, 19:16
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Google-backed firm plans 64 million mosquito release in US states; sparks outrage: ‘It’s dangerous’

A proposal by Verily, a subsidiary of Alphabet, aims to release 32 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida.

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hindustan-times2 Jun, 19:16First to report

Google-backed firm plans 64 million mosquito release in US states; sparks outrage: ‘It’s dangerous’

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20-minuten3 Jun, 12:49Latest update

Google will 32 Millionen Labor-Stechmücken in die Natur entlassen

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