Mosquito saliva study opens new doors for blocking Zika, Dengue, and West Nile infections
Mosquitoes do more than simply transmit the viruses they carry: their saliva may actively help these viruses establish…
Why is dengue spreading while malaria has declined?
As rising temperatures reshape mosquito-borne disease risks worldwide, researchers reveal why dengue is expanding while malaria has historically…
Genomic study tracks massive chikungunya epidemic on Réunion Island
Between August 2024 and June 2025, Réunion Island experienced a massive chikungunya epidemic, with more than 54,000 confirmed…
Global analysis exposes wide regional disparities in insecticide-treated net performance
A major analysis of 25 studies across Africa and Asia finds that insecticide-treated nets cut malaria cases by…
New compound shows promise as single-dose malaria treatment
A Portland State University-led research team has developed a novel chemical compound that shows promise for the treatment…
Treated baby wraps may reduce malaria risk in refugee infants
Malaria remains a threat to young children in refugee settlements, where displacement, temporary housing, and limited access to…
New inhibitor design provides a blueprint for effective malaria treatments
Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Leeds (UK) have made a significant advance in the fight against…
Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
From kitchen remedies to viral hacks, garlic is often claimed to keep mosquitoes away. But does eating or…
Global study maps how trade and travel fuel the worldwide spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes
A comprehensive global analysis reveals how non-native mosquito vectors are hitchhiking across continents via shipping, tourism, and trade,…
Rwanda confronts a surprising surge in malaria
After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and signs of treatment…
New study shows Dengue fever spreading north as climate changes
Most people recover from Dengue fever, which is caused by a virus transmitted from the Asian tiger mosquito,…
How a Réunion Island outbreak sparked France’s record chikungunya season
A surge of imported cases from Réunion Island triggered France’s earliest chikungunya season ever, testing the limits of…