Texas researchers advance cheaper, safer technology to combat New World screwworm
Sofia Morales
Sofia Morales
Reporter · Austin, TX
Sofia Morales specializes in covering tech policy and its implications for the community. A graduate of UT Austin with a focus on Political Science, she has experience writing for local government publications and tech advocacy groups for 6 years.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:13 PM · 1 min read
Scientists at Texas A M AgriLife Research said they have successfully sterilized male New World screwworm (NWS) flies without using radioactive material, providing a faster, cheaper and safer option to combat a pest that could wreak havoc on the state's livestock industry.