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how does the bloodthirsty spider choose moof?
Biology

how does the bloodthirsty spider choose moof?

A recent scientific study shows that blood-thirsty jumping spiders in eastern Africa detect primitive mosquitoes by observing their antennae. The BBC said the team of sc…

December 17, 2018
Discovering mosquito species without 'blood meal'
Biology

Discovering mosquito species without 'blood meal'

Researchers found that, instead of spawning in ponds and marshes, culex molestus mosquitoes have adapted to underground life, especially in septic pits and unused rainwa…

December 17, 2018
Asian mosquitoes expand throughout Europe
Biology

Asian mosquitoes expand throughout Europe

Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) are mosquito species originating from tropical and subtropical regions in Southeast Asia. They can transmit viruses that cause…

December 17, 2018
Mosquitoes' mosquitoes to block malaria
Biology

Mosquitoes' mosquitoes to block malaria

Sperm male mosquitoes can be the answer to the problem of preventing the spread of malaria, one of the most deadly diseases in the world.

December 17, 2018
Mosquitoes 'sing' to find a mate
Biology

Mosquitoes 'sing' to find a mate

Scientists have discovered that mosquitoes cause a series of malaria deaths to find partners by flapping their wings, creating sound harmony with the subject.

December 17, 2018
Use mosquitoes to kill mosquitoes
Biology

Use mosquitoes to kill mosquitoes

A new strategy for killing Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes that causes dengue fever is being carried out by scientists by altering the mosquito's DNA so that it cannot reproduc…

December 17, 2018
Natural anti-mosquito compound
Biology

Natural anti-mosquito compound

Isolongifolenone, a natural compound found in Tauroniro (Humiria balsamifera) in North America, is found to be able to block mosquitoes and lice.

December 17, 2018
Asian tiger mosquitoes cause dengue fever
Biology

Asian tiger mosquitoes cause dengue fever

Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) have black and white pods, they are small, prefer to live in shrubs and grasses, mainly in rural areas.

December 17, 2018
Mutant mosquitoes fight malaria
Biology

Mutant mosquitoes fight malaria

In a cramped, humid laboratory in London, mosquitoes swarming in net-covered cages are being investigated for ways to control malaria.

December 17, 2018
Research new mosquito killing methods
Biology

Research new mosquito killing methods

Being bitten by mosquitoes always makes us feel sharp, especially when the mosquito carries malaria, yellow fever, dengue or West Nile virus. But if researchers at Arizo…

December 17, 2018