New Technology Designed to Genetically Control Disease-Spreading Mosquitoes
CRISPR-based system developed to safely restrain mosquito vectors via sterilization
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Mosquito-Resistant Clothing Prevents Bites in Trials
Researchers reported that they were able to prevent 100 percent of bites when a volunteer wore their specially developed clothing
Climate Change Makes West Nile Virus Outbreaks 'Plausible' in UK
Risk of mosquito-borne pathogen spreading to the country will increase as temperatures rise, say scientists
New Malaria Transmission Patterns Emerge in Africa
An international study reveals how future climate change could affect malaria transmission in Africa over the next century
SARS-CoV-2 Is Not Transmitted by Mosquitoes, Study Finds
Kansas State University research is the first to confirm the theory that the novel coronavirus cannot be transmitted by mosquitoes
Volcanic Glass Spray Shows Promise in Controlling Mosquitoes
The need for alternative safe chemistry to use in controlling mosquitoes is important as they become increasingly resistant to commonly used insecticides
Breakthrough in Malaria Research
In a recent genome-wide gene deletion study on malaria parasites, researchers were able to identify many new targets in the pathogen
Sounds of Mosquito Mating Rituals Could Lead to Quieter Drones
Research could also lead to nontoxic method using sound to diminish mosquito breeding
DEET Gives Humans an 'Invisibility Cloak' to Fend off Mosquito Bites
DEET may chemically 'cloak' humans from malaria-carrying mosquitoes, rather than repelling the insects
The Risk of Death from Yellow Fever Can Be Detected Sooner
A FAPESP-funded study with results published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases has identified markers capable of predicting mortality in patients with symptoms of yellow fever, potentially helping to prevent the development of severe conditions