This report warns that GM insect factories could spread antibiotic resistant bacteria into the environment, posing a risk to human health. […]
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Recent research from Panama raises questions on the strategy of releasing GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in a bid to control dengue, given the close similarities it has with another mosquito species, Aedes albopictus. […] The U.S. is considering an application for the field release of GE Diamondback moths in New York State. However, analyses by GeneWatch UK find several serious gaps in the assessment. […] Civil society groups have expressed alarm at an increase in dengue incidence, leading to an emergency decree, in a town in Brazil where releases of GM mosquitoes are taking place. […] Environmental and civil society groups warn the Brazilian regulator of GMOs, CTNBio, not to approve commercial releases of GM mosquitoes in Brazil without full public consultation, access to conclusive field trials data and a post release monitoring plan. […] GeneWatch UK warns about the risks of open release in Panama of GM mosquitoes produced by UK company Oxitec. […] Environmental and civil society groups on five continents have warned that plans to release non-native strains of GM flies in olive fields in Spain and fruit orchards in Brazil pose major risks to crops and the environment. […] Spain may become the first country in the EU to introduce GE animals if it approves the application of British biotech company, Oxitec, to release GE olive flies in a field trial. […] This paper highlights the significant cross-border issues that arise with any environmental releases of GM mosquitoes. […] This paper examines the plans to commercialize GM insects, including agricultural pests. It raises concerns that the regulatory process on GM insects are being unduly influenced by companies seeking to commercialize GM insects. […] |
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