Mosquito : Science World Report

Dec 07, 2016 03:43 AM EST

New DNA Evidence Shows Deadly Malaria Hit The Roman Empire 2,000 Years Ago

DNA evidence found in human remains shows that malaria was present during the Roman Empire -- 2,000 years ago.

Jul 25, 2016 06:25 AM EDT

First Case Of West Nile Virus On Human Found In Lancaster County

Health officials have confirmed a human case of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Lancaster County.

Jun 08, 2016 06:30 AM EDT

Illinois West Nile Virus Update: Midwestern State Records First Human Case

State officials have confirmed that the first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year happens to be of an adolescent.

May 28, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Biotechnology Company Creates Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight Zika Virus

Zika virus may soon be controlled if plans for the use of genetically modified mosquitoes find success.

Feb 03, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Clip-On Device From OFF! Protects Against Mosquitoes That Transmit Zika Virus

Study finds that 'OFF! Clip-On' repellant device can offer protection against mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus.

Dec 28, 2015 08:24 AM EST

Immune Protection Against Malaria: Scientists Find New Protection

Australian researchers find how malaria parasites that cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages the body's ability to protect itself

Dec 12, 2015 04:37 PM EST

World's First Dengue Vaccine Approved For Use In Mexico

Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease that results in a flu-like illness, now has a vaccine.

Sep 16, 2015 08:17 AM EDT

Arctic Mosquito Swarms May Threaten Caribou as the Climate Changes

Arctic mosquitos are swarming as the climate changes, and are becoming so numerous that they're threatening the caribou that they feast on.

Jul 16, 2015 04:51 PM EDT

Mosquitoes Find Their Next Host With Their Sense Of Smell

Dogs and mosquitoes have little in common, except perhaps, for their acute sense of smell. Before a mosquito even sets eyes on a new meal, it can smell a host's blood from across the room.

Jun 26, 2015 09:32 PM EDT

Genetic Arms Race Between Mosquitoes and Humans Uncovered

It turns out that mosquitoes and humans may be in an evolutionary arms race. Each time you put on bug spray in the summer, you're striking at these insects-and they're adapting.