Anopheles mosquitoes are central to the global battle against malaria and Bill Gates, through the Bill Melinda Gates ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Malaria remains a daily threat across Africa. In 2023 alone, the continent accounted for 95% of the world’s 597,000 ...

An international team has uncovered surprising details about mosquito mating, which could lead to improved malaria control techniques and even help develop precision drone flight. The team revealed ...

Here’s an itchy fact: Hungry female mosquitoes are often called “flying syringes.” This tiny tormentor has an exceptional sense of smell; after they sniff out a blood meal, they can triple their ...

A molecular quality-control system in Anopheles mosquitoes-the species responsible for most of the world's malaria cases-is a promising target for future malaria-control strategies, according to a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ST. LOUIS – Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day and experts say it isn’t a celebration but a time to observe how these small insects ...

A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on the hunt - for they, not males, drink blood. Hearing that tone might make you turn to try to swat the ...

A promising strategy in the battle against malaria could offer a major step forward in controlling the mosquito-borne disease that continues to take a devastating toll in sub-Saharan Africa, including ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the cool air of fall settles in, mosquito activity starts to slow down but that doesn’t mean they’re gone for good. Dr. Brian Byrd, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at ...

For public release at 11 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8 a.m. U.S. Pacific Time) on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on ...