For example, when examining differences between male and female beetles, American researcher Nettie Stevens recognized patterns of chromosomes that differed between the two sexes. In particular ...

The "toxic male technique" aims to breed mosquitoes that express venomous proteins in their semen, killing off females after mating. Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink ...

A new study by Macquarie University researchers has suggested that the toxic male technique could be used to address the prevalence of mosquito-borne illness. The scientists, which genetically ...

A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female ... But for a male ... Genetically-engineered human skin bacteria can make mice less attractive to mosquitoes for ...

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialing the novel pest control method. The "toxic male ...