Mosquito-Borne Viruses Like CHIKV, RRV May Cause Other Severe Diseases Like Fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis, More

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.09.2022 10:00 AM

Mosquito-borne viruses may cause one to develop other severe diseases like muscle pain, fever, and arthritis. Find out how these diseases are associated.

Is Killing All Mosquitoes Solution to Prevent Global Health Risks?

02.28.2022 09:23 AM

Many mosquitoes carry hosts of severe diseases that infect a large number of populations around the world. Find our what experts say about eliminating the entire species of mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes Use Color to Find Hosts Resulting in Diseases Including Dengue Fever

02.05.2022 22:40 PM

A new study led by the University of Washington researchers recently showed that common species of mosquitoes, following the detection of telltale gas humans breathe out, are flying towards specific colors.

Mosquito That Can Carry Zika Virus, Dengue Detected Near Sacramento Park

10.14.2021 01:24 AM

A notice from district officials in Sacramento said that mosquito species that potentially carry serious illnesses including Zika virus and dengue fever, among others, have been discovered in south Sacramento.

Dengue Fever: New Study Reveals Discovery of the First-Ever Treatment for the Virus

10.07.2021 22:56 PM

A new study recently revealed it may have finally discovered a new therapeutics, the first-ever in the field of medicine, for dengue fever.

Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control Approach: Scientists Develop Technology to Tackle Present, Future Dengue Outbreak

10.06.2021 07:13 AM

Australian scientists recently showed how bacteria can sterilize and eliminate mosquitoes that carry diseases-the same mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, Zika, and dengue.

Mosquitoes That Feed On Sugar Developed Immunity to Viral Infections, Potentially Preventing Spread of Arboviruse

09.06.2021 00:28 AM

Mosquitoes are carriers of arbovirus that cause dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya. But scientists have found a way to prevent the transmission of these viruses by feeding mosquitoes with sugar.

Mosquitoes Bite, Suck Blood That Can Kill People; New Death From Rare Mosquito-Borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Reported

08.04.2021 01:53 AM

Mosquitoes have once again proven they are not just bloodsuckers, but they are killers too after a new death from the Triple E virus was reported in Georgia.

Mosquitoes as Disgusting Insects: 5 Facts That Make Them Undeniably Irritating

07.28.2021 08:50 AM

Mosquitoes are tiny insects but they can have a huge impact on the health of humans. Their effect can even be fatal and it’s even worldwide.

Experimental African Houses: How Can These Homes Keep Mosquitoes, Malaria Away

06.30.2021 22:22 PM

Science and health news agencies recently reported a field test of experimental African houses has proven that when carbon dioxide flows out, mosquitoes stay out, as well.

West Nile Virus 2021: Illinois Confirms First Positive Mosquitoes; No Humans Infected So Far

06.17.2021 06:52 AM

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the first mosquitoes positive of the West Nile virus in the state for this year. But no human cases were reported so far.

Dengue Fever Cut Down by 77% With Groundbreaking Bacteria-Armed Mosquitoes

06.10.2021 04:20 AM

Mosquitoes infected with a strain of Wolbachia, a virus-fighting bacteria, curbed dengue fever by around 77% in a trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.

Mosquito Facts: Why They Buzz on People's Ear

06.01.2021 04:11 AM

The summer season means more mosquito buzzing will be heard near your ear. Why do the tiny insects hover and produce annoying buzz on your ear?

Virus Potentially Fatal to Humans Found in 3 Dead Birds for the First Time in Sacramento County

05.28.2021 02:03 AM

According to local vector control officials, three scrub jays found dead in the Galt area tested positive for the West Nile virus and confirming the first case of the disease in Sacramento County.

Why Mosquito Bites You: Scientists Discovered Chemical Differences on the Skin That Attracts Them

05.19.2021 06:40 AM

Mosquito bites are the round, puffy bump that is itchy and signals that a mosquito has a liking to the human skin. In new research, scientists explore the specific chemicals on human skin that attracts and repels mosquitoes.

12,000 Genetically Modified Mosquito Eggs Scattered in Florida as “Living Insecticides”

05.02.2021 01:17 AM

The United States has received its first batch of genetically modified mosquitoes - testing whether the altered insects could prove efficient in controlling their numbers in the region.

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Florida Keys: What Can These Insects Do?

04.17.2021 21:54 PM

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

Can Mosquitoes Be Used to Vaccinate People With COVID-19 Vaccine?

04.16.2021 01:40 AM

11 years ago, a team of Japanese researchers genetically engineered mosquitoes that, instead of spreading disease, spread vaccines.

Catnip Put Cats in a Euphoric State And Also Ward Off Mosquitoes

01.21.2021 01:20 AM

Catnip leaves leave cats in euphoria but scientists recently found out that cats also use the plant to ward off mosquitoes.

Science Just Figured Out Why Mosquitoes Love Human Blood

10.31.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists from the US discovered the compound in human blood that attracts mosquitoes. A new study published in the journal Neuron by researchers from The Rockefeller University in New York City figured out the compounds in the human blood that attract mosquitoes and how they can detect it.

Study Shows Light Pollution Increases Night Activity of Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes

10.21.2020 18:00 PM

New research suggests that artificial light abnormally increases the activity of Aedes Aegypti which also increases risks of disease transmission.