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It will be possible to deploy some version of gene-editing technology t...

Bill Gates: It will be possible to deploy some version of gene-editing technology to wipe out mosquit... Published Oct 13, 2016. Status: Pending. Track the sou...

  • Actor: Bill Gates
  • Topic: Science
  • Status: Pending
  • Published: Oct 13, 2016
  • Deadline: Oct 31, 2028
It will be possible to deploy some version of gene-editing technology to wipe out mosquitoes in a safe manner within 10-12 years of October 2016.

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Verification rule: Event occurs: It will be possible to deploy some version of gene-editing technology to wipe out mosquitoes in a safe manner within 10-12 years of October 2016.; window 2016-10-13 to 2028-10-31

Original source: gatesnotes.com