Genetically Modified

• Genetically-modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys to fight diseases

  The plan approved this week by the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District calls for a pilot project in 2021 involving the striped-legged Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is not native to Florida.

  World

  Aug 20, 2020
  
• Japan has resumed Canadian wheat imports after temporary suspension: Ottawa

  Japan had halted shipments after some unauthorized genetically modified wheat was found in southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2018
  
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• South Korea also stops importing Canadian wheat after GMO plants found

  South Korea has joined Japan in suspending trade in Canadian wheat following the discovery of a small number of genetically modified plants in southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2018
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• UN: Stopping Zika virus may require genetically modified insects

  The World Health Organization says it might be necessary to use controversial methods like genetically modified mosquitoes to wipe out the insects that are now spreading Zika across the Americas.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2016