African nations seek decision-making power over gene-drive malaria tools
Gene-drive technology, which could stop mosquitoes spreading malaria, is so far confined to laboratories. But as researchers work…
Mitochondrial rewiring may explain why orthoflaviviruses harm humans but persist in mosquitoes
From mitochondrial fragmentation to antioxidant defenses, researchers reveal how the same viruses can drive cellular damage in vertebrates…
Climate Change Is Shifting Childhood Malaria Hotspots Across Africa, Landmark Study Finds
A new study led by researchers at Yale University School of Public Health reveals that climate change is…
New portable strip test accurately detects mosquito-borne viruses
A research team has developed a multisite bridging-mediated lateral flow immunoassay (mbLFIA) that enables highly sensitive, portable detection…
Researchers develop low-cost catnip mosquito repellent for rural Uganda
Plant researchers from Wales and Uganda have collaborated on a community enterprise project in rural Uganda, becoming the…
Sidewalk yeast species could lead to eco-friendly mosquito traps
An orange-colored yeast species isolated from a Baltimore sidewalk several years ago could be the basis of eco-friendly…
New project launches to advance chikungunya vaccine in Africa
Funded by the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, a new €15.3 million project coordinated by Institut Pasteur brings…
New data confirms dengue vaccine safety for older and chronic-risk travelers
Data from 1,028 people vaccinated with TAK-003 in Catalonia suggests that the dengue vaccine has a good tolerability…
AI model reads genetic code to trace evolutionary history
Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the…
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…
Fossil Amber Preserves Ecological Interactions between Ancient Ants and Other Organisms
Fossils trapped in amber aren’t just beautiful, they may preserve real ecological interactions, including possible parasitism or commensal…
Climate change could drive up malaria deaths and costs in Africa by 2050
Climate change could cause more than 500,000 additional malaria deaths in Africa by 2050
Extreme weather could…