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There are already genetically modified mosquitos that could be used to eradicate malaria. However, as their use is based on their liberation in ecosystems, there are concerns on how will these mosquitos affect them. These concerns arise from the idea that ecosystem relations are unpredictable, and that they are very difficult to engineer. But difficult is not impossible, and with time we will learn how to engineer ecosystems.
Some references:
BBC Article on genetically modified mosquitos being released in Florida
The company behind the release of mosquitos in Florida
Position of WHO on genetically modified mosquitos
Spanish blog-post on genetically modified mosquitos
The Guardian article on the failed dutch rewilding experiment
New York Times article on the failed Biosphere experiments
Scientific article on repopulation of forests using flammable pines
Article with information on the governance, regulation, and public engagement on genetically modified mosquitos
There are already genetically modified mosquitos that could be used to eradicate malaria. However, as their use is based on their liberation in ecosystems, there are concerns on how will these mosquitos affect them. These concerns arise from the idea that ecosystem relations are unpredictable, and that they are very difficult to engineer. But difficult is not impossible, and with time we will learn how to engineer ecosystems.
Some references:
BBC Article on genetically modified mosquitos being released in Florida
The company behind the release of mosquitos in Florida
Position of WHO on genetically modified mosquitos
Spanish blog-post on genetically modified mosquitos
The Guardian article on the failed dutch rewilding experiment
New York Times article on the failed Biosphere experiments
Scientific article on repopulation of forests using flammable pines
Article with information on the governance, regulation, and public engagement on genetically modified mosquitos