New vaccination approach turns mosquito bites into immunity boosters
Researchers from WEHI (Melbourne, Australia) have discovered a new way to help prevent malaria that could one day…
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…
NIH funds mosquito genetics research to curb deadly disease spread
Mosquito-borne pathogens, including zika, yellow fever and other illnesses have serious and worldwide impacts on human health. The World…
Researchers examine mosquitoes’ resistance mechanisms to common insecticide
Traditionally, public health programs have relied on chemicals for mosquito management, and this may be why combating them…
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…
Oropouche virus infected millions more than official data shows
The recent Oropouche virus outbreak in 2023 drew attention in Brazil and other Latin American countries not only…
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…
Plant-based mosquito repellent offers effective alternative to DEET lotions
Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there…
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…
Targeting a parasite-specific enzyme offers new hope for malaria treatment
Research published in The FEBS Journal may help overcome challenges to the treatment of malaria-a tropical disease caused…