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…
Brazilian mosquitoes grow increasing appetite for human blood as Atlantic forest shrinks
In a forested area along the Brazilian coastline, mosquitoes that previously fed on a variety of hosts are…
Right-handed helical motion of malaria parasites revealed
With victims numbering in the millions, malaria is an infectious disease caused by the bite of a mosquito…
Hong Kong records third local chikungunya fever case in Tsing Yi
Albert Au Ka-wing (right), head of the Communicable Disease Branch of the Centre for Health Protection, and Anita…
Scientists unveil first cellular atlas of world’s most deadly mosquito
The first-ever cellular atlas of the Aedes aegypti mosquito has been created by scientists from Rockefeller University and…
Using AI and citizen science for vector-borne disease surveillance
Researchers from the University of South Florida have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may…
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,…
Survey shows low public concern despite rising West Nile virus infections in the U.S.
Sep 26 2025 West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the continental United States.…
Climate change fuels spread of neurological virus in Europe
Growing numbers of West Nile virus infection cases, fueled by climate change, are sparking fears among citizens and…