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Google helped release 3 million mosquitoes in Australia to reduce their population

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In a groundbreaking initiative, a Google-backed project in Australia successfully cut invasive mosquito populations by an astounding 95% by releasing three million male mosquitoes infused with Wolbachia bacteria.

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  • In a groundbreaking initiative, a Google-backed project in Australia successfully cut invasive mosquito populations by an astounding 95% by releasing three million male mosquitoes infused with Wolbachia bacteria.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:51:03 UTC.

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