How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes.

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Learn how everyday items from lemons to catnip can keep mosquitoes away naturally, saving money while protecting your family during outdoor activities.

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 ...

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 ...

SYDNEY, Australia — Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical diseases, Australian scientists said after trialing the novel pest-control method. The ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Haematopoietic stem cells are progenitor cells that have the ability to both generate all types of blood cells, including those of the myeloid and lymphoid lineages, and to replace themselves.

To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...