Alphabet’s Verily Seeks Approval for Large-Scale Mosquito Release to Combat Disease
Alphabet’s life sciences subsidiary, Verily, has formally requested regulatory permission to release 32 million mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria across regions of California and Florida. This initiative, aimed at curbing the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, represents a significant expansion of the company’s Debug project. Understanding the Role of Wolbachia Bacteria…
