Why some people entice mosquitoes
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Scientists believe they have discovered the reason why mosquitoes find some of us more tasty than others.
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The buzzing. The biting. You&#39;d think there were already enough insects in the world to drive you buggy. However, a team of researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia announced yesterday that
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A gene could explain how parasites which cause malaria escape the action of some antimalaria drugs, say researchers.
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West Nile virus, an-encephalitis-like illness carried through the bite of mosquitoes, was the scourge of America&#39;s east coast a few short years ago.
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Some species of metalmark moths are able to convince most jumping spiders that they're territorial rivals instead of helpless prey. (with videos)
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Kane County health officials again this week warned residents against forgetting about West Nile virus as the number of virus-carrying mosquitoes appears to be on the rise.
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The Health Ministry announced on Monday the season&#39;s first two cases of West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes. Both patients are well.
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Waste center hopes to get rid of debris where water collects and mosquitoes tend to breed. By Diana Lamirand. Recycling junk tires may take a bite out of the local mosquito population.
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Mosquitoes' thirst for sugar could prove to be the answer for eliminating malaria and other mosquito-transmitted diseases, say scientists.
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Humans are likely to catch more than one form of mad cow disease, experiments in mice suggest. But the good news is that some people may have a genetic make-up that protects them against the disease.
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These weren't just bugs. These were bugs on drugs.
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A controversial effort to stop malaria zeroes in on mosquitoes and the parasites that live inside them.
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Myth #1: Avoid mosquito bites by applying insect repellent when spending time outdoors. Use repellent safely. Always read and follow product instructions.
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Some people have a genetic variation that may help them resist the human form of mad cow disease, a study in mice suggests. But when infection does occur the disease takes a different form
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LOS ANGELES -- With the number of cases of West Nile virus at 100 in Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors is seeking new powers allowing officials to enter private property to wipe out mosquito-breeding spots.
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Analysis: Environmental groups should help fight malaria by embracing indoor spraying of the pesticide instead of denouncing it
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The end of summer is approaching, but don&#39;t put away that mosquito repellent just yet. Even though mosquito populations are lower than normal, Saginaw County officials this year have found 27 dead birds infected with West Nile virus -- almost twice the ...