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Hotter weather due to climate change could lead to more mosquitos: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A recent study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University scientists found that a warmer environment may result in more mosquitos as predators struggle to maintain their number.
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Hotter weather because of climate change may mean more mosquitos: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a recent study done by Virginia Commonwealth University experts, a warmer environment may result in more mosquitos as predators struggle to manage their population.
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Study reveals discovery of mosquitoes could lead to new strategy against d
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have made an important discovery about Aedes aegypti mosquitos, which could one day lead to better methods for reducing mosquito-to-human transmission of dengue, yellow fever,
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Israeli study’s findings on parasites could protect endangered species
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Parasites have always had a bad reputation, and health professionals have warned the public for years about taking preventive measures to avoid mites, lice, ticks, mosquitos, tapeworms and more.
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Study finds molecular sensor that allows malaria parasite to cause harm
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered a novel type of molecular sensor that allows the malaria parasite to infect human cells or mosquitos at precisely the right time. The study was published in Journal,' Science Advances.'
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Light pollution might extend mosquitoes' biting season: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The discovery of a recent study that metropolitan light pollution may disturb the winter dormancy phase for mosquitos that transmit the West Nile virus could be considered both good and bad news.
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Want to know which bacteria lives on mosquitoes? Read here
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Avoiding mosquitoes to protect against bites is always a good idea. But a new North Carolina State University study shows that the bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself with a swatter.
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Increase in malaria infection is linked to amphibian extinction: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): A new study connects an amphibian extinction in Costa Rica and Panama to an increase in malaria infections. The study emphasises the significance of biodiversity to human health.
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Chemical mixture in skin attracts mosquitoes that spread illness
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], September 21 (ANI): A fragrance from human skin directs mosquitoes that transmit Zika, dengue, and yellow fever toward their victims. Up until this point, the precise makeup of that smell was unknown.
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Mandaviya exhorts states to launch campaigns with people's participation t
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday exhorted states to launch Jan Abhiyaans with log bhaagidari (people's participation) to enthuse and engage citizens and communities to ensure that their homes, premises and neighbourhoods are free of mosquitoe
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Study suggests simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreadi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 14 (ANI): Altering a mosquito's gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise as an approach to curb malaria, suggests a preliminary study published today in eLife.
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Trial gives hope for better control of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): An international study, led by QIMR Berghofer researchers, has shown that a new device that targets 'Aedes aegypti' mosquitos could be extremely useful in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika.
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