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POSTnote by Jonathan Wentworth. It was first published on Tuesday, 4 November 2014. It was last updated on Tuesday, 4 November 2014.


GM Insects and Disease Control

Insects play a critical role in ecosystems, but can also cause economic and social harm by transmitting diseases to humans and livestock, and damaging crops. Genetically modified (GM) insects could be used alongside other approaches to mitigate harms. This POSTnote summarises possible benefits, risks and uncertainties associated with their deployment.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-483 
Subjects
Agriculture Health Genetically modified organisms Disease control Insects
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk