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| + | |description=UK based biotechnology company that develops genetically modified insects with an inbuilt [[genetic extinction technology]]. | ||
| + | |members=Luke Alphey ,Grey Frandsen | ||
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| + | '''Oxitec''' (originally '''Oxford Insect Technologies''') is a UK-based [[biotechnology]] company that develops [[genetically modified insect]]s with an inbuilt [[Genetic Extinction Technology|genetic extinction technology]]. | ||
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==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
| − | + | Oxitec has established partnerships with [[Big Ag|large agricultural corporations]]<ref>https://www.oxitec.com/news/oxitec-advances-self-limiting-fall-armyworm-control-solution-to-next-phase-of-development</ref> and their investor lobbying groups, especially the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]],<ref>https://www.oxitec.com/news/oxitec-to-develop-2nd-friendly-mosquito-strain-designed-to-combat-malaria-spreading-mosquitoes</ref>. | |
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| + | In 2018 their mosquito technology began field trials in [[Indaiatuba]], a municipality in the [[Brazilian]] state of [[São Paulo]].<ref>https://www.oxitec.com/news/oxitec-successfully-completes-first-field-deployment-of-2nd-generation-friendly-aedes-aegypti-technology</ref> Because of their heavy backing, the trial was naturally approved. | ||
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| + | It released GM [[mosquitos]] in [[Florida]] in 2021.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/florida-keys-mosquito-experiment-oxitec-genetically-modified-1587044</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 22 January 2022
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| Formation | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Interests | Genetic modification |
| Sponsor of | Science Media Centre |
| Membership | • Luke Alphey • Grey Frandsen |
| UK based biotechnology company that develops genetically modified insects with an inbuilt genetic extinction technology. | |
Oxitec (originally Oxford Insect Technologies) is a UK-based biotechnology company that develops genetically modified insects with an inbuilt genetic extinction technology.
- Full article: Genetic Extinction Technology
- Full article: Genetic Extinction Technology
Activities
Oxitec has established partnerships with large agricultural corporations[1] and their investor lobbying groups, especially the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,[2].
In 2018 their mosquito technology began field trials in Indaiatuba, a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.[3] Because of their heavy backing, the trial was naturally approved.
It released GM mosquitos in Florida in 2021.[4]
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References
- ↑ https://www.oxitec.com/news/oxitec-advances-self-limiting-fall-armyworm-control-solution-to-next-phase-of-development
- ↑ https://www.oxitec.com/news/oxitec-to-develop-2nd-friendly-mosquito-strain-designed-to-combat-malaria-spreading-mosquitoes
- ↑ https://www.oxitec.com/news/oxitec-successfully-completes-first-field-deployment-of-2nd-generation-friendly-aedes-aegypti-technology
- ↑ https://www.newsweek.com/florida-keys-mosquito-experiment-oxitec-genetically-modified-1587044
