Genetic discovery could mark the end of disease-carrying mosquitoes
Genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022
Genetic discovery spells the end for disease-carrying mosquitoes
The discovery opens the door to a mosquito-specific insecticide that would not harm beneficial bees or other pollinators.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2022
Genetic discovery could spell the end of mosquitoes
A genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 19, 2022
7 reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others
If it seems like mosquitoes love you more than other people, they very well might as around 20% of people are particularly irresistible.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 9, 2022
Chimpanzees apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication?
A research team has, for the first time, observed chimpanzees applying insects to their own wounds and the wounds of conspecifics.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022
Bite this: New findings could help you hide from mosquitoes this summer
Research indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, like red.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021
Parasitic wasps turn other insects into 'zombies,' saving millions of humans along the way
Wasps have a reputation for being jerks because of their perceived aggressiveness and ability to sting repeatedly.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 27, 2021
Protecting gardens and crops from insects using the ‘smell of fear’
For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 27, 2021
Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spread
New U.S. Army-funded research uses gene editing to render certain male mosquitoes infertile and slow the spread of these diseases.
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
'Enlightened' scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatments
There are many reasons why fireflies glow. One of the best-known examples of bioluminescent beings in nature, fireflies use their light...
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