Jun 01 2011

Mosquitoes Fooled by Smelly Molecules

Tag: Humans,Insects,Mosquito,Parasites,Skin — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 5:58 pm
Confusing blood-thirsty mosquitoes with low-cost chemicals could be a powerful new tool to fight the spread of malaria.

Feb 23 2011

Humans Stink More Than Other Animals

Tag: Adult,Bacteria,Bugs,Humans,Hygiene,Insects,Mammals,Mosquito,Skin,Smell — Jennifer Viegas @ 2:51 pm
Sweaty adults can create a pungent, mosquito-attracting odor that's unique in the animal kingdom.

Sep 23 2010

Malaria Passed from Gorillas to Humans

Tag: Gorillas,Great Apes,Mosquito,Parasites — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 6:45 pm
The most lethal strain of malaria among humans came to us from one of our primate cousins.

Aug 09 2010

Bad Breath Prompts Insects to Keel Over

Tag: Animals,Bugs,Experiments,Fall,Goats,Herbivores,Insects,Life Science,Mammals,Mosquito,Organic,Plants,Scientists,Smell — Jennifer Viegas @ 4:00 pm
Plant-dwelling insects have a unique defense system that zeroes in on smelly animal breath.

Jul 15 2010

Malaria-Proof Mosquito Created

Tag: Immune System,Insects,Mosquito,Parasites — Eric Bland @ 9:00 pm
The discovery is a major breakthrough that could prevent millions of people from being infected with the life-threatening disease.

Feb 23 2010

Wingless Females Latest in War on Mosquitoes

Tag: Genetic Science,Infectious Diseases,Mosquito,Parasites,Science and Technology — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 10:34 am
Is there anything people won't try in the war against mosquitoes?