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GMOs lead the fight against Zika, Ebola and the next unknown pandemic

  • Written by Jeff Bessen, Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Biology, Harvard University
imageGMOs may very well have filled up that syringe.Syringe image via www.shutterstock.com

The shadow of the Zika virus hangs over the Rio Olympic Games, with visitors and even high-profile athletes citing worries about Zika as a reason to stay away (even if the risk is probably quite low). The public’s concerns are a striking example of the need...

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