Flightless mosquitoes developed to help control dengue fever

A new strain of mosquitoes in which females cannot fly may help curb the transmission of dengue fever, according to scientists. Dengue fever causes severe flulike symptoms and is among the world's most pressing public health issues. There are 50 million to 100 million cases per year, and nearly 40 percent of the global population is at risk.

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