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How ‘toxic’ semen could kill female mosquitoes and help curb spread of disease – Firstpost

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How ‘toxic’ semen could kill female mosquitoes and help curb spread of disease – Firstpost

Scientists from Australia have developed a new weapon against battling deadly diseases caused by mosquitoes: genetically engineered mosquitoes with “toxic” semen. While the concept may sound unusual, this groundbreaking technique could revolutionise global public health by reducing the spread of life-threatening illnesses like malaria, Zika, and dengue fever—diseases that claim countless lives every year. “This … Read more

Which communities are in the spray zone?

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Which communities are in the spray zone?

The Bay State plans to start spraying for mosquitoes in more than a dozen communities on Tuesday, as the region faces an outbreak from the rare but serious EEE virus. Aerial and truck-mounted ground spraying for mosquitoes will begin on Tuesday evening, according to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Department of Public Health. … Read more