Mosquito
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'Promising' Step for World's First Malaria Vaccine
Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 06:15 PM ET | 0
The vaccine, in development for more than 25 years, now gets most of its support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Read more
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Mosquitoes Fooled by Smelly Molecules
Posted Wed Jun 1, 2011 01:58 PM ET | 0
Confusing blood-thirsty mosquitoes with low-cost chemicals could be a powerful new tool to fight the spread of malaria. Read more
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Humans Stink More Than Other Animals
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Feb 23, 2011 09:51 AM ET | 0
Sweaty adults can create a pungent, mosquito-attracting odor that's unique in the animal kingdom. Read more
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Malaria Passed from Gorillas to Humans
Posted Thu Sep 23, 2010 02:45 PM ET | 0
The most lethal strain of malaria among humans came to us from one of our primate cousins. Read more
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Bad Breath Prompts Insects to Keel Over
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Aug 9, 2010 12:00 PM ET | 0
Plant-dwelling insects have a unique defense system that zeroes in on smelly animal breath. Read more
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Malaria-Proof Mosquito Created
Posted by Eric Bland Thu Jul 15, 2010 05:00 PM ET | 0
The discovery is a major breakthrough that could prevent millions of people from being infected with the life-threatening disease. Read more
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Wingless Females Latest in War on Mosquitoes
Posted Tue Feb 23, 2010 05:34 AM ET | 0
Is there anything people won't try in the war against mosquitoes? Read more
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Chew on This: New Gum Could Detect Malaria
Posted by Eric Bland Wed Dec 16, 2009 07:00 AM ET | 0
Chomping on a stick of gum could cheaply diagnose malaria and other diseases. Read more
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Tiny Insect Brains Solve Big Problems
Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:00 PM ET | 0
Insects have scientists re-thinking an age-old question: Are bigger brains better? Read more
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Glowing Rings in Ripe Bananas May Signal Animals : Discovery News
Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET
Ghostly rings of light surround the dying brown spots in overly ripe bananas, researchers report. Read more
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Cool Jobs: Mosquito Repellent Researcher [VIDEO]
Posted Tue Jul 14, 2009 04:56 PM ET | 0
An arm full of bug bites is all in a day's work for researchers looking for the next, best mosquito repellent. James Williams gets the buzz. Watch video
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Caribou Populations See Rapid Decline: Discovery News
Posted Mon Jun 22, 2009 09:07 AM ET
In Alaska, Canada, Greenland and other Arctic regions, people depend on caribou and reindeer as both a food source and a spiritual anchor. Read more
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Lynx Brought Back from the Brink : Discovery News
Posted Mon Jun 22, 2009 06:39 AM ET
The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction, is making a slow but steady comeback in captivity. Read more
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News: Humans Made Invisible to Mosquitoes [VIDEO]
Posted Tue Feb 17, 2009 05:55 PM ET | 0
You can run from mosquitoes and may soon be able to hide from them too, thanks to USDA researchers. James Williams nets the details. Watch video
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News: Proof Bug Repellant Works [VIDEO]
Posted Mon Jan 12, 2009 04:25 PM ET | 0
After getting 120 mosquito bites on one arm, James Williams knows what it means to have an itch. Watch video
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