mosquitoes
Scientists Slash Disease-spreading Mosquitoes in Trial
One of the world’s most dangerous pests, this mosquito species infects millions with disease around the world each year.
Engineered Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria
To date, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated more than $2 billion towards fighting malaria.
Mosquito Spit May Alter Your Immune System for Days
Mosquito saliva may be increasing the severity of diseases.
Bill Gates Pledges $1 Billion to Fight Malaria
But can this ancient disease be eliminated?
Keep Bugs Away by Training Mosquitoes to Fear You
It turns out, shoo'ing flies away can work as a natural repellent.
EPA Approves Killer Mosquitoes to Stop Harmful Diseases
Pitting mosquitoes against mosquitoes just might work.
New Rap Video Details Mosquito Prevention Tips
Six people have died from West Nile virus in Los Angeles County this year.
Texas and U.S. Air Force Fight Post-Harvey Mosquitoes
Aerial spraying of insecticides should help to kill the bugs, but officials caution residents to stay inside during spraying.
Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in Long Beach
Authorities have warned residents to watch out for mosquito bites and clean out pet bowls as the Aedes aegypti species breeds in stagnant water.
Bacteria Might Be Our Best Bet for Stopping Zika
Research shows that Wolbachia—one of nature's most successful land-based bacteria, prevents female mosquitoes from transmitting common viruses.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Could Fight Zika
When the modified bugs mate with female mosquitoes, the offspring won't survive to adulthood.
Killer Fungus Destroys Zika Mosquitoes From the Inside
The fungus can penetrate Aedes aegypti larvae when suspended in water.
Study Finds Link Between Autism, Mosquito Spraying
Professor says more research is needed to know whether the higher rate of autism is due to spraying itself or higher exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses.
Zika Poses a Threat to at Least 50 Cities in the U.S.
A report suggests Americans should brace themselves for the potential transmission of the mosquito-borne virus this summer, especially along the East Coast and the South.
Zika Sexual Transmissions More Common Than First Though
Problems linked to the virus are now found in children, teenagers and older adults.
Mosquito Trap Uses Human Scent as Bait
The solar-powered device seduces the insects using a cocktail of human odors and carbon dioxide.
Zika May Become a Presence in U.S.
The CDC is developing a plan to track cases of this mosquito-borne illness.
Zika Virus Is Spreading Outside Brazil
The newest mosquito-borne virus causes a wretched, painful illness and potential birth defects.
Genetically Modified African Mosquitoes Could Halt Malaria Spread
Scientists announced they’ve used CRISPR to introduce and disseminate infertility in wild mosquito populations.
Nobel Prize Winners' Drug Could Also Control Malaria
Researchers say ivermectin, a drug designed to fight parasitic worms, could also help fight the spread of malaria.