mosquito breeding

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

Climate change could affect region-wise trends in malaria, study in Kenya suggests

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Climate change could affect region-wise trends in malaria, study in Kenya suggests

NEW DELHI: A new study in Kenya has found that despite an overall decline in malaria cases, recent trends in rainfall and temperatures driven by climate change could have helped create conditions conducive for mosquito breeding, thereby significantly increasing disease risk in northern regions. Researchers found that while overall malaria prevalence in the African country … Read more