Mosquitoes stop feeding because signals from rectal cells tell them they’re full, offering a target for preventing human bites.

Experts are predicting a major "bug boom" in 2026, with popular vacation destinations facing an increase in mosquitoes, ticks ...

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers tested a novel approach to mitigate deadly bat-borne viruses from jumping into ...

NEW DELHI- Amid a rise in mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi announced the development of an ...

(WJW) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new travel advisory for an archipelago of islands amid an ongoing virus outbreak. The health organization issued a “Level 2” ...

Have you noticed more mosquitoes in the Sacramento area this winter? While it's far from peak mosquito season, experts say recent warmer temperatures may have increased their activity. For Nala and ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (KABC) -- For weeks, residents in El Segundo say they've been dealing with swarms of mosquitoes. Samantha Hedding says she's spent close to $1,000 trying everything from lights to ...

As deforestation and habitat loss drive down wildlife populations, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to another source for their blood meal: humans. That’s the finding of a new study in Brazil’s ...

3D print of a maple leaf made with the mosquito proboscis micronozzle at various resolutions The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

A genetic technology known as a gene drive could help prevent malaria by spreading genes in wild mosquitoes that stop them transmitting the parasite. Tests in a lab in Tanzania have now confirmed that ...

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel health notice, warning travelers to “practice enhanced precautions” when visiting Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cuba and China’s Guangdong Province due ...