Google is seeking approval to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes across parts of the U.S. in a bold public health experiment aimed at curbing disease spread, Metro reports. It involves breeding mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria, which can reduce their ability to transmit illnesses like dengue and West Nile virus.
Supporters say it could dramatically cut mosquito populations, but critics warn of ecological uncertainty and public concern over releasing such large numbers into the environment. Regulators are currently reviewing the proposal, with public feedback open, as debate grows over the safety and effectiveness of the project trial continues worldwide attention
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