How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, University of Iowa ...

Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual, meaning that ...

Significant progress has been made in combating malaria, but the battle seems to have stalled, with the WHO’s 2024 World ...

Zika virus is unusual in that it can cross the placenta and enter the fetus, where ANKLE2 is known to play a big role in brain development.

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results ...

Male insects carrying venom proteins transferred these to disease-spreading females, reducing their lifespan and providing a ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Some genes are beneficial and enhance longevity. For example, the gene that helps a person metabolize cholesterol would reduce a person's risk of heart disease. Some gene mutations are inherited.

TV personality and actor Dr Ranj Singh has gone Instagram official with his new boyfriend, actor and podcast host James Colebrook. Singh rang in the New Year by sharing the update with his near ...

Dr Range sparked concern by posting this image on social media Instagram @DrRanjSingh Writing his statement against a black back drop, he wrote: “Apologies should have explained... I slipped and ...