Mosquitoes do a superb job of spreading diseases like malaria – now researchers have shown it's possible to hijack these pests and distribute vaccines via mosquito bite. In human trials, these ...

And why are some people more affected than others? What happens when a mosquito bites? Mosquitoes are attracted to warm blooded animals, including us. They’re attracted to the carbon dioxide we ...

Mosquito bites are the result of female mosquitoes piercing ... If you are sleeping outdoors or in areas with high mosquito activity, use bed nets that are treated with insecticide.

But can essential oils be trustworthy armour in your war against mosquito bites? Essential oils for mosquito bite prevention “Essential oils have always been a natural and effective remedy for ...

There are now 17 countries giving new malaria vaccines to young children, the WHO report said. Nigeria began its campaign ...

UKHSA urges travellers heading abroad to protect against mosquito borne infections As the holiday season approaches, the UK ...

Dengue fever cases are on the rise, and it's crucial to understand the biting habits of dengue mosquitoes to protect ourselves. These mosquitoes, active during daylight hours, are attracted to ...

A new study has revealed why mosquitoes bite some people more often than others. Scientists at Yale University have discovered how taste affects the tastants (taste stimuli) of these insects. Recent ...

Scientists have developed a new vaccination strategy for malaria — boosting immunity through bites from mosquitoes carrying a genetically engineered version of the parasite that causes malaria.

Read more: Feel like you're a mozzie magnet? It's true – mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others Once the mosquito has made its way to your skin, things get a little gross. The ...