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Biologists discover secondary set of odor sensors in malaria mosquitoes

Biologists who study the malaria mosquito's 'nose' have found that it contains a secondary set of odor sensors that seem to be specially tuned to detect humans. The discovery could aid efforts to figure out how the insects target humans and develop a preference for them.

17 Mar 2017

Young researchers explore impact of prolonged Zika viremia in pregnant women, fetuses and infants

A Maryland woman traveled to the Dominican Republic early in her pregnancy, spending three weeks with family. She felt dizzy and tired and, at first, attributed the lethargy to jet lag.

16 Mar 2017

Canadian scientists join international battle against Zika virus

The spread of the Zika virus, which can cause devastating birth defects, has become a pressing public health issue in many countries. To this day, there is no vaccine to prevent and no medicine to treat Zika virus infections.

16 Mar 2017

Researchers awarded CIHR grant to investigate how Zika virus changes host cells during infection

For more than a year, Tom Hobman and his research team have devoted most of their waking hours to a headlong pursuit of knowledge about the Zika virus.

16 Mar 2017

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Zika also may have serious effects on the heart, new research shows in the first study to report cardiovascular complications related to this virus, according to data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

10 Mar 2017

New predictive model identifies many potential Zika virus vectors

Zika virus could be transmitted by more mosquito species than those currently known, according to a new predictive model created by ecologists at the University of Georgia and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.

28 Feb 2017

Australia's Ross River Virus could be next global epidemic, study suggests

Australia's Ross River Virus (RRV) could be the next mosquito-borne global epidemic according to a new research study led by the University of Adelaide and The Australian National University.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers explore ways to tamper reproductive events in dengue- and Zika-spreading mosquito

The mosquito Aedes aegypti, which can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, and yellow fever virus, requires a blood meal to develop eggs.

22 Feb 2017

New portable device may hold key to accurately detecting Zika virus

About the size of a tablet, a portable device that could be used in a host of environments like a busy airport or even a remote location in South America, may hold the key to detecting the dreaded Zika virus accurately, rapidly and inexpensively using just a saliva sample.

22 Feb 2017

NIH launches new study to test experimental vaccine that targets mosquito-transmitted diseases

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a Phase 1 clinical trial to test an investigational vaccine intended to provide broad protection against a range of mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as Zika, malaria, West Nile fever and dengue fever, and to hinder the ability of mosquitoes to transmit such infections.

22 Feb 2017

Investigational malaria vaccine protects against multiple strains, study shows

An investigational malaria vaccine has protected a small number of healthy U.S. adults from infection with a malaria strain different from that contained in the vaccine, according to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

22 Feb 2017

New computer model recommends intervention strategies to mitigate pandemics

The 2016 Zika virus outbreak, along with recent outbreaks of SARS, bird flu, H1N1 and Ebola, underscore the importance of being prepared for and responding quickly to infectious diseases. Zika, in particular, poses unique challenges, since its associated birth defects and lack of preventive treatment currently threaten over 60 countries.

17 Feb 2017

Sunburn and mosquito bites may ruin spring vacation in tropical locales

If the last blast of winter has you longing for sun-soaked beaches in tropical locales, be sure to stop at the drug store for sunscreen and insect repellant before leaving for spring vacation.

13 Feb 2017

Malaria mosquitoes exhibit similar sensitivity to heat and horseradish

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have taken an important step on the road to understanding the underlying mechanism of how and why animals can feel pain in connection with cold or heat. However, according to the study, temperature is just one triggering factor – horseradish, mustard, cinnamon and wasabi have a similar effect.

10 Feb 2017

Scientists discover reason behind mosquitoes’ attraction towards people with malaria

Malaria mosquitoes prefer to feed -- and feed more -- on blood from people infected with malaria. Researchers from Stockholm University, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have discovered why.

9 Feb 2017

Mosquito research receives major grant to accelerate development of new vector control tools

LSTM's Department of Vector Biology has received a major grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for a research programme to develop novel test protocols to accelerate development and bring to market, the next generation of vector control products.

9 Feb 2017

Forecasting using satellite images can help choose cost-effective responses to control malaria

Umeå University researcher Maquins Sewe has established links between patterns of malaria in Kenya and environmental factors (temperature, rainfall and land cover) measurable by satellite imagery.

7 Feb 2017

EXASOL and PATH collaborate to support Zambian government’s campaign to eliminate malaria

EXASOL, a high-performance in-memory analytic database developer, and PATH, an international nonprofit organization and global leader in health and innovation, today announced a partnership to support the Zambian government’s ambitious campaign to eliminate malaria by 2020.

2 Feb 2017

Mathematical models can effectively predict and track malaria transmission

One of the most common infectious diseases in the world, malaria causes public health problems and depresses the economy of infected areas. When untreated or treated improperly, the disease can result in fatalities.

24 Jan 2017

Global leaders announce launch of new council to help eradicate malaria

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Ray Chambers, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Health in Agenda 2030 and for Malaria, today announced the launch of the End Malaria Council, a group of influential public and private sector leaders who aim to ensure malaria eradication remains a top global priority.

20 Jan 2017

Mosquito News and Research

Biologists discover secondary set of odor sensors in malaria mosquitoes

Young researchers explore impact of prolonged Zika viremia in pregnant women, fetuses and infants

Canadian scientists join international battle against Zika virus

Researchers awarded CIHR grant to investigate how Zika virus changes host cells during infection

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

New predictive model identifies many potential Zika virus vectors

Australia's Ross River Virus could be next global epidemic, study suggests

Researchers explore ways to tamper reproductive events in dengue- and Zika-spreading mosquito

New portable device may hold key to accurately detecting Zika virus

NIH launches new study to test experimental vaccine that targets mosquito-transmitted diseases

Investigational malaria vaccine protects against multiple strains, study shows

New computer model recommends intervention strategies to mitigate pandemics

Sunburn and mosquito bites may ruin spring vacation in tropical locales

Malaria mosquitoes exhibit similar sensitivity to heat and horseradish

Scientists discover reason behind mosquitoes’ attraction towards people with malaria

Mosquito research receives major grant to accelerate development of new vector control tools

Forecasting using satellite images can help choose cost-effective responses to control malaria

EXASOL and PATH collaborate to support Zambian government’s campaign to eliminate malaria

Mathematical models can effectively predict and track malaria transmission

Global leaders announce launch of new council to help eradicate malaria

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