Twitter Facebook Email You have full access to this article via your institution. There's an unusual factory in Curitiba, Brazil.
It's producing mosquitos by the millions, all to combat the diseases these insects spread. This is the worlds largest mosquito factory: its goal is to stop dengueThat's because the mosquitos produced here can't spread infections like dengue, zika and chikungunya.So, what does it take to raise an army of virus fighting mosquitos? Update: This video has been updated upon request by Wolbito do Brasil to remove glimpses of proprietary technology in the factory.Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday.
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