Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway. A virologist and entomologist explain why
Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...
Zika virus turns human skin into a mosquito magnet, enhancing viral spread
"Our findings show that the Zika virus is not simply passively transmitted, but actively manipulates human biology to ensure ...
Scientists unlock how Zika virus hijacks our skin to be a "mosquito magnet"
While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...
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Collier's mosquito control pilots a program to reduce the insects through X-ray sterilization
The method involves using low-dose X-rays to render male mosquitoes unable to reproduce. Male mosquitoes don't bite and won’t have contact with people or spread disease.