mosquitoes
'Sweaty,’ Mosquito-Luring Billboards Have Popped Up in Brazil
Two advertising agencies have released designs for a mosquito-trap billboard to help fight the Zika epidemic.
If We Can Make a Zika Vaccine, Why Can't We Make One for Malaria?
Developing a malaria vaccine is a feat that faces both technical and financial challenges.
How Canadian Scientists Plan to Fight Zika With Old Tires and Milk
A low cost, environmentally friendly trap will help curb the spread of mosquitoes.
A Scientist Has a Solution to Antibiotic Resistance—Genetically Modified Maggots
Wound-munching bugs could be the future of medicine
CDC Doctor Says There’s No Question Zika Is Linked to Microcephaly
Efforts are now turning to preventing, and new concerns over links for paralysis-causing syndrome.
Here's Why It's a Very Bad Idea to Wipe Mosquitoes Off the Face of the Earth
For humans, it's likely the most lethal animal in the world, spreading malaria, Zika, dengue, and other fatal diseases, but killing off all the world's species of mosquitoes would likely have far reaching consequences.
A Group of 2,000 Pregnant Colombian Women Could Help Crack the Mystery of Zika
The link between Zika and microcephaly has not been confirmed, but following these women through their pregnancies will provide a wealth of information.
Scientists Still Can’t Say Zika Causes Microcephaly
The more we understand this condition and the virus, the more questions arise about the relationship between the two.
Pregnant Women in Brazil Are Scared of Zika and Unsure What to Do About It
With the virus suspected of links to birth abnormalities, but science still unclear about how it can be transmitted, being pregnant in Brazil has turned into a nerve-racking experience.
Instead of Killing Mosquitoes, Why Don’t We Edit the Viruses Out of Them?
We’re desperate for a solution. What are our options?