In a context of overuse of insecticides, which leads to the selection of resistant mosquitoes, it is already known that […]
Fighting human disease with birth control … for mosquitoes
Depending on where you live, the buzz of a nearby mosquito can be a nuisance, or it can be deadly. […]
Human and cattle decoys trap malaria mosquitoes outdoors
Host decoy traps which mimic humans or cattle by combining odour, heat and a conspicuous visual stimulus could be effective […]
Drugs that stop mosquitoes catching malaria could help eradicate the disease
Researchers have identified compounds that could prevent malaria parasites from being able to infect mosquitoes, halting the spread of disease. […]
Eating crickets can be good for your gut, according to new clinical trial
Valerie Stull was 12 when she ate her first insect. “I was on a trip with my parents in Central […]
Cholera spread tracked at household level: The results could be used by public health officials to improve cholera control strategies
For the first time, the transmission of cholera has been tracked at the household level across Dhaka, Bangladesh, a city […]