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New nematode viruses might change disease theories

New research reveals that parasitic nematodes infect over a billion people worldwide and carry viruses explain why it cause serious diseases.

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Mosquitoes use body heat to sense humans

A mosquito bite is usually a minor nuisance, it can be serious in many places, Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads diseases like dengue.

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Water’s role in regulating muscle contraction speed

Muscle fibers exhibit active hydraulics and unique elasticity.

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The link between West Nile Virus and Agricultural activities

Direction of spread also associated with wetland urbanization and migratory bird patterns.

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A new dawn in malaria management

Exploring long non-coding RNA in the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.

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Targeting mosquito hearing with insecticides

Insecticide target: Modulating malaria mosquito hearing.

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Disorient malaria parasite to prevent harm

UNIGE scientists discover new molecular sensor for malaria parasite infecting humans or mosquitoes.

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Robotic vehicles are used to fight against mosquitos carrying dengue

Effectiveness of using automatic vehicles to monitor sewers for Aedes mosquitos and carry out eradication.

The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster flaps its wings two hundred times per second to fly forwards.

Electrical synapses in the neural network of insects control flight power

Researchers discovered the neural circuit used to regulate insect wingbeat frequency.

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Proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down

New research could help control infectious pests.

Mosquitoes feed on synthetic skin at Tulane University

New synthetic skin may unlock blood-sucking secrets of mosquitoes

The 3D-printed skin can help scientists study how mosquitoes transmit deadly diseases.

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A study looks at the bacteria on and in mosquitoes

The bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself with a swatter.

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Genetically derived Mosquitoes help in slow down the growth of spreading Malaria

Scientists put together the mosquitoes that can’t spread malaria.

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Mosquito immune cells could shed light on the insect immune system

A better understanding of how these immune cells function.

Mosquitoes are now a year-round threat to Miami-Dade County, study

Mosquitoes that can transmit dangerous viruses are now a year-round threat to Miami-Dade County, according to a new study.

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New mosquito repelling molecule identified

Indian researchers have synthesized a new aromatic molecule that promises to help repel and kill adult female of Aedes aegypti mosquito which is carrier...

Removing malaria-carrying mosquitoes unlikely to affect ecosystems, study

Removing malaria-carrying mosquitoes unlikely to affect ecosystems, study

An estimated, 216 million malaria patients were diagnosed and almost 445,000 deaths occurred in 2016 due to malaria. Although there are many treatments available to...

Mosquito Mate Protein could Provide Key to Controlling Disease

Mosquito Mate Protein could Provide Key to Controlling Disease

Talking about the sex life of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, bringer of Zika, dengue, and yellow fever: She mates but once, in seconds...

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