No problem with Genetically modified…… Mosquitos :-)

Scientists in Brazil are releasing around 3000 genetically modified male mosquitos to combat deadly decease of Dengue in one town of Brazil. Apparently these genetically modified mosquitos will mate with female mosquitos and their offspring won't survive in wilderness (they may in air conditioned homes ;-)).. What a cruel, inmosquito (oops.. inhumane) and nasty way of combatting decease and killing these mosquitos.. and supposedly saving environment from those nasty chemicals like DDT etc

I am assuming no environmentalist will have any problem with these kind of genetic modifications.. as it is going to save humans from these dangerous inhumane decease.... I think India should also try this kind of solution if they are not trying already.. or may be not..

I guess this is best example of Darwin's theory of best will survive.. may be some other species far more advanced than we can perceive (or so called Gods of the day!!) played with species millions of years back and resulted in human evolution?? Just kidding..

Everyone.. Have a great weekend!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00gjc19#synopsis

GM Insects:
For the first time ever, genetically modified insects have been released into the wild to target a human disease. In Brazil, scientists are releasing mosquitoes which have had their genes altered to prevent their offspring from developing and being able to bite people, and spread the disease & Dengue fever.

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Io – Jupiter's turbulent moon:
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Meteor Impact in the end Triassic:
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