MEDICINE & HEALTHThe WHO encourages African citizens and neighboring countries to be vaccinated against yellow fever that is having an outbreak in the region. Read on to know more about this virus!
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which have the potential to transmit the Zika virus, chikungunya, and dengue, have been detected in Santa Clara County. Read the article to learn more of this story.
An invasive species of mosquitoes have made its way into Southern California, particularly in San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, and Greater San Diego. Read the article to know more.
Mosquito-borne diseases have long plagued the world but up until recently, experts were stunned as to why some mosquitoes carry viruses while others don't. Read on to find out more about a molecule in mosquito spit that increases the risks of virus infection.
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.
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.
Mosquitos carrying diseases such as dengue, Zika virus, and yellow fever will become more common in many parts of the world as the changes in weather pattern and temperature continues.
Brazilian forests are getting quieter as howler monkeys succumb to yellow fever. There are almost a thousand cases of human exposure to the disease as well.
If the battle of the sexes was fought by mosquitoes, it would already be over. Researchers from Virginia Tech's Fralin Life Science Institute has discovered that male mosquitoes aren't relevant at all, at least in the realm of transmissible diseases.
New Tool in the Fight against Mosquitoes Most people care about animals, some are even vegetarians or vegans, but not many people care about insects. Still, no insectgets so much active hate as the mosquito.