"With fewer natural options available, mosquitoes are forced to seek new, alternative blood sources," said co-author Sergio ...

As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals, a shift that ...

Scientists are taking a multipronged approach to tackle this dangerous carrier of dengue, yellow fever and other noxious ...

Stretching along the Brazilian coastline, the Atlantic Forest is home to hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, ...

Researchers found that the insects' needle-like proboscis can function as a dispenser nozzle for 3D printing machines.

Once mosquitoes acquire a new food source, they tend to develop a preference for that particular blood—and humans are one ...

As deforestation shrinks Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes that once fed on many animal species are increasingly turning to human blood.

Watching your little one sleep peacefully is one of the best parts of being a parent. But that peace can quickly vanish when ...

The department said the samples were found in zip codes 77041 and 77032 in Harris County, but no human cases have been ...

The dreaded mosquito season is almost here. With those little pests ready to pounce, it’s time to stock up on effective repellents. If you’ve ever had your outdoor fun ruined by itchy bites, you know ...

If you’ve ever camped near a body of water, you know there is a major difference between packing any old bug spray and a high-quality mosquito repellent. Swarming mosquitoes can be as incredibly ...