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14 Mosquito bite memes that are too relatable
But in the internet age, where every annoyance is fodder for comedy gold, the humble mosquito bite has transcended its itchy ...
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Understanding mosquito bites: Why quick action matters
When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction ...
How dengue virus infections hijack human plasmin
Biological scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered how the dengue virus uses its envelope ...
Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway − a virologist and entomologist explain why
The virus that causes eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has evolved to infect mosquitoes. To be able to spread between ...
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How the Dengue Virus Hijacks Plasmin for Infection
Researchers have uncovered how the dengue virus uses its envelope protein to hijack human plasmin to enhance transmission.
What Houston needs to know about mosquitoes, a year-round challenge in Harris County
Despite the constant presence of mosquitoes, the risk of disease transmission fluctuates throughout the year between high and low risk months.
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Collier's mosquito control pilots a program to reduce the insects through X-ray sterilization
The method involves using low-dose X-rays to render male mosquitoes unable to reproduce. Male mosquitoes don't bite and won’t have contact with people or spread disease.
Fruit flies' courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes.