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Climate change and political chaos: A deadly mix in Honduras dengue epidemic
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Climate change and political chaos: A deadly mix in Honduras dengue epidemic

Rising temperatures are increasing the range of disease-bearing mosquitoes globally. But in Honduras, the effects are compounded by government dysfunction and criminal gangs.
The most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases
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The most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases

Malaria, dengue fever, zika — mosquitoes aren't just annoying when they buzz around your ear at night, they can also infect us with countless illnesses.

EPA extends public comments for GMO mosquitoes in Florida Keys

EPA extends public comments for GMO mosquitoes in Florida Keys

British biotech firm Oxitec is looking at 12 sites throughout the Keys to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes, which are designed to eliminate most of the local population of Zika-spreading aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
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