The "shocking" findings could help efforts to prevent the spread of diseases like dengue, yellow fever, and Zika.

Together, the findings help describe how mosquitoes that have landed decide whether to bite or fly away. That information, the researchers say, may help identify compounds that can sway mosquitoes ...

While researching techniques to repel mosquitoes, a postdoctoral researcher in Duke biology professor Ke Dong's lab said that garlic kept the insects away. The researcher needed mosquitoes to be ...

Male mosquitoes may be nearly as bloodthirsty as ... artificial membrane when researchers dropped the humidity and took away their usual nectar meals. Rasgon wanted to know if parched males ...

Romance is a complex affair in humans. There's personality, appearance, seduction, all manner of physical and social cues. Mosquitoes are much more blunt. Mating occurs for a few seconds in midair.

We can tell ourselves that every living creature has its role in nature, but even the Dalai Lama admits that compassion for the mosquito is difficult after the third bite. Today, we have many ways ...

Fall is kicking off with warm days and cool nights, and a fire pit on the patio is a fantastic way to enjoy an evening outdoors. While providing light and keeping you warm are key reasons for owning a ...

Mosquito-borne diseases are those that are transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. The diseases spread by mosquitoes can be caused by a parasite, as in the case of malaria, or ...

From UV lights to sticky paper, these 7 effective indoor mosquito traps will keep your home pest-free all summer long without ...

Together, the findings help describe how mosquitoes that have landed decide whether to bite or fly away. That information, the researchers say, may help identify compounds that can sway mosquitoes to ...

“The fact that taking away a single sense can completely abolish mating is fascinating.” And the authors believe that their results — the role of sound in mating and the function TRPVa plays in ...