fromNature4 weeks agoOMG scienceDaily briefing: Drug makes people's blood poisonous to mosquitoesNitisinone can render human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially aiding in malaria control.
fromwww.dw.com1 month agoPublic healthA new drug makes your blood toxic to mosquitoes DW 03/28/2025Nitisinone can make human blood lethal to malaria-carrying mosquitoes, potentially reducing insect populations.
OMG sciencefromNature4 weeks agoDaily briefing: Drug makes people's blood poisonous to mosquitoesNitisinone can render human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially aiding in malaria control.
Public healthfromwww.dw.com1 month agoA new drug makes your blood toxic to mosquitoes DW 03/28/2025Nitisinone can make human blood lethal to malaria-carrying mosquitoes, potentially reducing insect populations.
fromApartment Therapy1 month agoMarketing techI Live in Louisiana, and These Mosquito-Repelling Lights Are My Favorite Outdoor UpgradeTIKI's BiteFighter Mosquito-Repellent String Lights provide effective mosquito protection while enhancing outdoor aesthetics.
BrooklynfromBrooklyn Eagle7 months agoWest Nile mosquito spraying set for Brooklyn and Queens amid virus concernsCity government to spray mosquitoes in Brooklyn and Queens starting Sept. 10 to combat West Nile virus.
Public healthfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoPhilippines officials offer cash for mosquitoes amid rise in dengue casesResidents in the Philippines are incentivized to capture mosquitoes to combat dengue outbreaks amidst rising cases.
HealthfromArs Technica7 months agoSpread of deadly EEE virus explodes 5-fold in New York; one death reportedNew York faces a significant rise in eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) due to a surge in mosquitoes, posing a public health threat.
fromBKReader8 months agoBrooklynManhattan and Brooklyn to Undergo Mosquito Spraying for Disease Prevention Next Week, Health Department AnnouncesThe city is spraying for mosquitoes in Manhattan and Brooklyn to combat West Nile virus.
fromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoOMG scienceWhat is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?The gene drive technology could potentially help control mosquito populations and reduce disease transmission.
fromBoston.com8 months agoBoston1st human case of West Nile virus diagnosed in Boston residentA Boston resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first case this season, highlighting the increased risk in the area.
BrooklynfromBrooklyn Eagle7 months agoWest Nile mosquito spraying set for Brooklyn and Queens amid virus concernsCity government to spray mosquitoes in Brooklyn and Queens starting Sept. 10 to combat West Nile virus.
Public healthfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoPhilippines officials offer cash for mosquitoes amid rise in dengue casesResidents in the Philippines are incentivized to capture mosquitoes to combat dengue outbreaks amidst rising cases.
HealthfromArs Technica7 months agoSpread of deadly EEE virus explodes 5-fold in New York; one death reportedNew York faces a significant rise in eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) due to a surge in mosquitoes, posing a public health threat.
fromBKReader8 months agoBrooklynManhattan and Brooklyn to Undergo Mosquito Spraying for Disease Prevention Next Week, Health Department AnnouncesThe city is spraying for mosquitoes in Manhattan and Brooklyn to combat West Nile virus.
fromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoOMG scienceWhat is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?The gene drive technology could potentially help control mosquito populations and reduce disease transmission.
fromBoston.com8 months agoBoston1st human case of West Nile virus diagnosed in Boston residentA Boston resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first case this season, highlighting the increased risk in the area.
OMG sciencefromwww.bbc.com5 months agoNovel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sexA novel approach to reduce mosquito populations by genetically altering males to be deaf, preventing them from mating with females.
fromBon Appetit8 months agoOMG scienceThe Mosquito Repellents BA Editors Swear ByThe Bon Appétit staff discusses effective mosquito repellents for enjoyable outdoor dining experiences.
fromBoston.com9 months agoCoronavirusMosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected in WorcesterThe first detection of West Nile virus in Massachusetts prompts mosquito control efforts.
fromMiami Herald10 months agoOMG scienceHow do you stop a mosquito invasion in Miami after the rains and floods? Take a lookMosquito outbreaks expected in South Florida due to heavy rain and flooding, prompting increased mosquito control efforts.