A new study reports on a novel way to short-circuit the parasite that spreads the disease so people wouldn't get infected with a mosquito's bite.

The World Health Organization has issued an urgent call for action as cases of these mosquito-borne infections continue to explode across the globe.

Mosquitoes are highly visual hunters when it comes to finding a human to bite. This means movement and dark clothing colors like black, navy and red can stand out to a mosquito. Research has shown ...

The newly developed system uses CRISPR-Cas9 “scissors” and a guide RNA to make a genetic cut at a precise location within the mosquito’s genome. It then replaces the unwanted amino acid that transmits ...

Mosquitoes kill more people each year than any other animal. In 2023, the blood-sucking insects infected a reported 263 ...

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes.

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes.

During the summer months, I envision myself wearing a floral sundress and straw hat, my skin and hair kissed with the tawny ...

There’s a hot new way to stop the itch. Powered by your smartphone, the pocket-sized gadget skips creams and chemicals in ...

Of course, the best way to stop mosquito bites is to prevent them in the first place by using an effective insect repellent.