Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes with Toxic Semen Show Promise in Combating Tropical Diseases
Australian scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" using genetically engineered mosquitoes with venomous semen to control the spread of malaria and dengue fever; initial trials on fruit flies showed promising results, with further trials planned for mosquitoes.
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes with Toxic Semen Show Promise in Combating Tropical Diseases
Australian scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" using genetically engineered mosquitoes with venomous semen to control the spread of malaria and dengue fever; initial trials on fruit flies showed promising results, with further trials planned for mosquitoes.
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48% Bias Score
Dengue en América: Récord de 12,6 millones de casos y más de 7.700 muertes en 2024
América ha superado los 12,6 millones de casos de dengue en 2024, el triple que en 2023, con más de 7.700 muertes; Brasil concentra el 80% de los casos, mientras que Argentina experimenta su brote más letal.
Dengue en América: Récord de 12,6 millones de casos y más de 7.700 muertes en 2024
América ha superado los 12,6 millones de casos de dengue en 2024, el triple que en 2023, con más de 7.700 muertes; Brasil concentra el 80% de los casos, mientras que Argentina experimenta su brote más letal.
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32% Bias Score
Record Dengue Fever Cases Surge in the Americas and Caribbean
A record 12.6 million suspected dengue fever cases and over 7,700 deaths have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, a sharp increase linked to climate change and poor sanitation, impacting countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, as well as Caribbean nations.
Record Dengue Fever Cases Surge in the Americas and Caribbean
A record 12.6 million suspected dengue fever cases and over 7,700 deaths have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, a sharp increase linked to climate change and poor sanitation, impacting countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, as well as Caribbean nations.
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24% Bias Score
Dengue Fever Surge Linked to Climate Change
A significant increase in dengue fever cases in the Americas, linked to climate change, prompts concerns and calls for public health measures.
Dengue Fever Surge Linked to Climate Change
A significant increase in dengue fever cases in the Americas, linked to climate change, prompts concerns and calls for public health measures.
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24% Bias Score
"Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: 12.6 Million Cases, 7,700 Deaths Linked to Climate Change"
"The Americas are experiencing a record 12.6 million suspected dengue cases in 2024, almost triple 2023's count, with over 7,700 deaths; this is linked to climate change and poor sanitation, impacting heavily Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Caribbean nations like Guyana and Puerto Rico, where prevent...
"Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: 12.6 Million Cases, 7,700 Deaths Linked to Climate Change"
"The Americas are experiencing a record 12.6 million suspected dengue cases in 2024, almost triple 2023's count, with over 7,700 deaths; this is linked to climate change and poor sanitation, impacting heavily Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Caribbean nations like Guyana and Puerto Rico, where prevent...
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24% Bias Score
"Record Dengue Outbreak in the Americas and Caribbean: Over 12.6 Million Cases Reported"
"A record 12.6 million suspected dengue fever cases have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, nearly triple the 2023 number, resulting in over 7,700 deaths, linked to climate change and poor sanitation; Brazil reports over 10 million cases."
"Record Dengue Outbreak in the Americas and Caribbean: Over 12.6 Million Cases Reported"
"A record 12.6 million suspected dengue fever cases have been reported in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, nearly triple the 2023 number, resulting in over 7,700 deaths, linked to climate change and poor sanitation; Brazil reports over 10 million cases."
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28% Bias Score
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
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44% Bias Score