# Wolbachia
Latest news and articles about Wolbachia
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Technology
Silicon Valley’s Swarm: Google’s Bold Bet on Biological Pest Control
Google’s life sciences arm is seeking federal approval to deploy 32 million sterile mosquitoes across California and Florida. By leveraging the Wolbachia bacterium to suppress wild populations, the project represents a significant leap in the use of biotechnology to combat mosquito-borne diseases.
NeTe2026年6月7日 01:38
#Google#Verily#Biotechnology
Technology
Google’s Biological Gambit: Releasing 32 Million Sterile Mosquitoes to Reshape Public Health
Google’s life sciences arm is seeking approval to release 32 million sterile male mosquitoes in the U.S. to combat infectious diseases. Using the Wolbachia bacterium to induce sterility, the project aims to collapse wild mosquito populations without the use of toxic pesticides.
NeTe2026年6月7日 01:38
#Google#Verily#Public Health