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Scientists prepare outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies

Scientists are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies, known as NovoFly, as a potential control method against the flesh-eating parasite that has spread through Central America and into the United States.

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PublishedJuly 23, 2026 at 10:49 AM PDT

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