Dengue Fever Vs. Glowing Mosquitoes by Marc Zimmer. USA TODAY. February 21, 2013.
Dengue Fever is slowly spreading into the United States. Worldwide, it is 20 times more common than the flu and is, according to the World Health Organization, the "fastest spreading vector-borne viral disease."
Zimmer advocates using genetically modified mosquitoes which produce larvae that glow allowing scientists to track them. While he recognizes the trade-offs involved in adopting approach, he believes that the time for a decision is approaching.
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