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- Flesh-eating bacteria might be spread by mosquitoes in Australia Mon, 25 Sep 17, 11:43pmCases of infections from a flesh-eating bacteria seem to be increasing in Australia. The bacteria Mycobacterium ulcerans can bring about Buruli ulcers - non-healing sores that slowly grow bigger. The ulcers are already a...
- Flesh-eating bacteria in Australia might be spread by mosquitoes Mon, 25 Sep 17, 11:43pmCases of infections from a flesh-eating bacteria seem to be increasing in Australia. The bacteria Mycobacterium ulcerans can bring about Buruli ulcers, non-healing sores that slowly grow bigger. The ulcers are already a huge...
- CDC issues historic Zika virus warning for northern Miami Tue, 2 Aug 16, 10:50pmFourteen cases of Zika virus have been reported in the Miami area, leading Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials to issue a health alert for pregnant women and their partners living and traveling in that area of Florida...
- Biotrap is the world's first 100% biodegradable mosquito trap Sat, 16 Jul 16, 1:05amIf you're concerned about the Zika virus or simply keen to prevent pesky mosquito bites, you may not have to use DEET-filled sprays or citronella candles anymore...
- World’s largest ‘mosquito factory’ in China to release 20 million bugs a week Thu, 17 Mar 16, 4:30amMosquitoes may be small, but they are a pretty big problem when it comes to public health in many areas of the globe. Now, a Chinese ‘mosquito factory’ is doing something about it that may become a widespread practice:...
- MIT says science is close to cracking the genetic code that could eradicate Zika-spreading mosquitoes Tue, 9 Feb 16, 6:00amScientists at MIT are proposing the use of a controversial “gene drive” technology to wipe out the mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, the rapidly spreading illness that causes babies to be born with small heads and...
- Manipulating mosquito DNA could lead to a world without malaria Thu, 26 Nov 15, 10:00pmMosquitoes are a pain in the, well, wherever they get you. The little flying insects are known around the world as awful pests, but in some areas, they are feared for their potential to inject you with a disease that could...
- First-ever malaria vaccine could save thousands of children in Africa Sat, 25 Jul 15, 7:28amAfter 30 years in development, the first-ever malaria vaccine has received a positive recommendation from a European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee. GlaxoSmithKline announced this morning that Mosquirix, which has been...
- First-ever malaria vaccine could save hundreds of children in Africa Sat, 25 Jul 15, 1:13amAfter 30 years in development, the first-ever malaria vaccine has received a positive recommendation from a European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee. GlaxoSmithKline announced this morning that Mosquirix, which has been...
- Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes may be released in Florida Thu, 29 Jan 15, 3:46amIn an attempt to curb outbreaks of two devastating tropical diseases in the Florida Keys, the FDA is proposing the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into the area...
- DEET-Free Invisaband is Natural Mosquito Repellent That You Wear Around Your Wrist Wed, 20 Aug 14, 12:30amMosquitoes are one of summer's biggest buzz-kills, but slathering on filled with toxic DEET chemicals isn’t a very appealing way to ward off the bugs either...
- Researchers Develop World’s First 100% Effective Malaria Vaccine Wed, 14 Aug 13, 7:17amMosquito photo from Shutterstock Malaria is a devastating disease that afflicts 216 million people around the world every year - and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), about half of the world's population is...
- Researchers Develop Vaccine That is 100% Effective in Fighting Malaria Wed, 14 Aug 13, 2:30amMosquito photo from Shutterstock Malaria is a devastating disease that afflicts 216 million people around the world every year - and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), about half of the world's population is...
- DIY: Homemade Insect Repellent Sprays and Lotions Sat, 20 Jul 13, 1:28amAs people take to campgrounds and beaches in search of a little R&R this summer, insects of various shapes and sizes are rubbing their little feet (forelegs?) together in glee at the smorgasbord they'll get to sample...
- DIY: 5 All-Natural Insect Traps and Deterrents You Can Make at Home Wed, 17 Jul 13, 3:01amSummertime brings a wealth of fun to the world, doesn't it? The days are long and warm, flowers perfume the air with their luscious scents, and produce is fresh and abundant...