The virus that causes eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has evolved to infect mosquitoes. To be able to spread between ...

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People in the region are urged to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, including covering up, using repellent and limiting time outdoors when mosquitoes are about The JEV vaccine is free for ...

The NFL Playoffs ensue this weekend, but the Dallas Cowboys aren't part of the action. Ending their season with two consecutive losses, the team concluded their campaign with a 7-10 record and ...

But how do these repellents actually work? A complex interplay A great deal of research has gone into understanding how and why female mosquitoes – they are the ones that bite us – are attracted to ...

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Scientists from Australia have developed a new weapon against battling deadly diseases caused by mosquitoes: genetically engineered mosquitoes with “toxic” semen. While the concept may sound unusual, ...

Mosquito repellents such as DEET and Picaridin are favored for their effectiveness. In comparison, natural repellents like Citronella offer lesser protection. A rise in temperature and the ...

The "toxic male technique" aims to breed mosquitoes that express venomous proteins in their semen, killing off females after mating. Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink ...