Experts: GM mosquitoes cannot transmit dengue – they do not bite

By LOH FOON FONG

PETALING JAYA: Dengue and health experts have refuted claims that genetically-modified (GM) mosquitoes released are inducing a spike in dengue cases.

Institute of Medical Research (IMR) Entomology Unit head Dr Lee Han Lee said only male Aedes aegypti GM mosquitoes were released.

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