Wolbachia Method: South American Cities Spread Bacteria-Carrying Aedes aegypti to Reduce Disease-Causing Mosquitoes

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.07.2024 07:58 AM

Introducing Wolbachia bacteria to Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has been found to reduce the transmission of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. Learn more about it in this article.

Brazil Mosquito Factory: Five Billion Modified Bugs With Bacteria That Stops Virus Transmission Could Be Released Each Year

02.04.2024 23:32 PM

The mosquitoes will be infected with a bacteria that can stop the mosquitoes from transmitting viruses, such as dengue fever. Read to learn more.

Aggressive Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Detected in a County in California: How Do These Insects Spread Germs?

10.25.2022 23:52 PM

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which have the potential to transmit the Zika virus, chikungunya, and dengue, have been detected in Santa Clara County. Read the article to learn more of this story.

Why Are Some People So Attractive to Mosquitoes? Scientists Say CO2 Exhalation, Body Heat, Odor Play a Role

10.24.2022 07:36 AM

A study found that fatty acids that emanate from the skin may develop a heady perfume that cannot be resisted by mosquitoes. Read to know more.

Ankle-Biter Mosquitoes Invading Southern California, Leaving Itchy Bite Marks on Their Victim's Skin

10.01.2022 01:42 AM

An invasive species of mosquitoes have made its way into Southern California, particularly in San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, and Greater San Diego. Read the article to know more.

Chemical Compounds From Human Odors Stimulate Mosquito-Borne Diseases Like Dengue Fever [STUDY]

09.22.2022 06:30 AM

A study found the combination of carbon dioxide and two chemicals elicits an odor causing a mosquito to find and land on its victim. Read to know more.

Mosquitoes Can Smell If a Person Has Dengue or Zika Virus, Research Suggests

07.01.2022 05:27 AM

A study shows mosquitoes can determine if a person has a virus like dengue or Zika through smell. Read and learn more about how this can be possible.

Is Killing All Mosquitoes Solution to Prevent Global Health Risks?

02.28.2022 09:23 AM

Many mosquitoes carry hosts of severe diseases that infect a large number of populations around the world. Find our what experts say about eliminating the entire species of mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes Use Color to Find Hosts Resulting in Diseases Including Dengue Fever

02.05.2022 22:40 PM

A new study led by the University of Washington researchers recently showed that common species of mosquitoes, following the detection of telltale gas humans breathe out, are flying towards specific colors.

Dengue Fever Distortion Can Disable Viruses Using Antibodies

01.02.2022 20:48 PM

A new study recently revealed that aside from neutralizing, antibodies are distorting viruses too, thereby stopping them from properly attaching to, and entering cells.

Mosquito That Can Carry Zika Virus, Dengue Detected Near Sacramento Park

10.14.2021 01:24 AM

A notice from district officials in Sacramento said that mosquito species that potentially carry serious illnesses including Zika virus and dengue fever, among others, have been discovered in south Sacramento.

Dengue Fever: New Study Reveals Discovery of the First-Ever Treatment for the Virus

10.07.2021 22:56 PM

A new study recently revealed it may have finally discovered a new therapeutics, the first-ever in the field of medicine, for dengue fever.

Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control Approach: Scientists Develop Technology to Tackle Present, Future Dengue Outbreak

10.06.2021 07:13 AM

Australian scientists recently showed how bacteria can sterilize and eliminate mosquitoes that carry diseases-the same mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, Zika, and dengue.

Mosquitoes That Feed On Sugar Developed Immunity to Viral Infections, Potentially Preventing Spread of Arboviruse

09.06.2021 00:28 AM

Mosquitoes are carriers of arbovirus that cause dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya. But scientists have found a way to prevent the transmission of these viruses by feeding mosquitoes with sugar.

Mysterious Fever Outbreak in India; Health Official Says Tens of People, Mostly Children, Die ‘Very Fast’ From the Illness

09.02.2021 03:06 AM

A mysterious fever has occurred in India and it has claimed lives of the many, most of them children. This virus is suspected to be a severe form of Dengue because of the symptoms it comprises.

Dengue Fever Cut Down by 77% With Groundbreaking Bacteria-Armed Mosquitoes

06.10.2021 04:20 AM

Mosquitoes infected with a strain of Wolbachia, a virus-fighting bacteria, curbed dengue fever by around 77% in a trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Florida Keys: What Can These Insects Do?

04.17.2021 21:54 PM

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

07.07.2020 22:14 PM

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.

Mosquitos Carrying Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever Would Be More Prevalent by 2030, Study Warns

05.09.2020 05:08 AM

Mosquitos carrying diseases such as dengue, Zika virus, and yellow fever will become more common in many parts of the world as the changes in weather pattern and temperature continues.

First Sexually Transmitted Dengue Case Recorded in Spain

11.12.2019 06:49 AM

Dengue is a fast-spreading disease most common in depressed areas and urban poor communities in tropical and subtropical countries.

Healthy Foods and Drinks to Help Patients Who are Recovering From Dengue Fever

10.28.2019 09:24 AM

Dengue fever is proven to be fatal if not treated immediatley. If you are recovering from dengue fever, it is best to seek natural and healthy remedies.