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US Tests Genetically Modified Flies to Stop Flesh-Eating Parasite

US tests genetically modified NovoFly screwworm flies to combat flesh-eating parasites spreading into Texas. Outdoor trials in Panama will assess survival. If successful, male-only flies could double sterile production, aiding eradication efforts against the devastating livestock pest.