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How Singapore is fighting dengue with mosquitoes
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How Singapore is fighting dengue with mosquitoes

Singapore is taking an innovative approach to fight dengue by releasing 10 million specially bred male mosquitoes each week. These aren't just any mosquitoes—they carry Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents their eggs from hatching when they mate with wild females. This strategy has already led to a remarkable 90% reduction in Aedes mosquito populations in some areas. With dengue cases on the rise in places like India, could this unique method be a game-changer in controlling the disease?
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