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What are the immediate impacts of releasing Oxitec's GM mosquitoes in Australia, considering their self-limiting nature and disease-reduction potential?

Oxitec, a British company, seeks Australian approval to release genetically modified (GM) Aedes aegypti mosquitoes designed to curb dengue and yellow fever. These male GM mosquitoes carry a gene that kills female offspring before they mature, limiting disease spread. A red fluorescent marker aids identification.