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Tiny creature repels Genghis Khan's mighty army, saving Europe!
It is surprising that Genghis Khan's mighty Mongol army had to retreat in Europe because of this small creature.
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Biology
Detection of a dangerous West African mosquito capable of causing malaria
This mosquito species with the scientific name Anopheles Coluzzii contains a highly virulent virus, can live in extremely arid conditions and thrive in both rural and ur…
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Top 4 'craziest' biological weapons in human history
If today biological warfare is completely banned by international conventions and laws, in the past it was considered a smart tactic.
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The only museum not for the faint of heart in Vietnam
The Parasite Museum at the Central Institute of Malaria - Parasitology - Entomology is the only place in Vietnam that displays hundreds of specimens of parasites terrify…
Scientific application
New type of bed net can paralyze mosquitoes
According to a study published in The Lancet, bed nets treated with a new insecticide helped reduce malaria cases in children by nearly half in a large trial in Tanzania.
Science story
Top 7 surprising examples of recent human evolution
When we were in school, learning about evolution felt old and slow. But evolution is still happening and it is happening to us.
Biology
Solution to kill disease-causing mosquitoes with sweet radish
Swedish scientists have found a new way to kill malaria-causing mosquitoes by tricking them into sucking up poisoned sweet radish juice.
Life
What is chloroquine? Usage and dosage
Learn about Cloroquin Phosphate 250mg including: use, dose, side effects, warnings, drug interactions and subjects.
Health
A drug is expected to turn human blood into a toxin with mosquitoes
Ivermectin-derived drugs that turn human blood into toxins with mosquitoes and kill them are about to hit the market in two years.
Science invention
The Nobel Prize for Medicine is a landmark
After five years of hard work, Ronald Ross discovered the parasitic nature of mosquitoes that transmit malaria, and was awarded the 1902 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Health
'Aggressive' drug-resistant malaria parasites spread throughout Southeast Asia
Researchers warn that drug-resistant malaria parasites are spreading in many Southeast Asian countries.
Biology
The experiment destroyed most of the mosquitoes on the Chinese island
The team released male and female mosquitoes born naturally during the breeding season, successfully eliminating mosquito populations on the two islands.
Biology
The fungus kills 99% of mosquitoes in 45 days
The researchers say their goal is not to make the mosquito extinct but to help prevent the spread of malaria from female mosquitoes sucking on human blood.
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The dangers you face if living in ancient Egypt
People will face many difficulties with the risk of schistosomiasis, malaria and must follow old customs.