Scientists in Hyderabad have warned that dengue-carrying mosquitoes may be evolving resistance to conventional control measures. New research by CSIR-IICT and CSIR-CCMB raises fresh concerns over the future of dengue prevention and public health.

Hyderabad: Scientists flag an evolving public health threat 

A new study is shedding light on the surprising survival strategy of mosquito-borne viruses. Researchers found evidence suggesting that some of these viruses may persist within their hosts for extended periods by avoiding severe damage that could kill the infected organism.


Why Do Viruses Not Kill Mosquitoes That Transmit Them?

Climate change is contributing to a rise in mosquito populations across the world. Warmer temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are creating ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes.


Climate Change Fuels Global Rise in Mosquito Populations 

Google-backed biotech firm Verily is seeking federal approval in the United States to release millions of lab-grown mosquitoes as part of a disease-control project. The plan aims to reduce populations of harmful mosquitoes by releasing sterilised male insects, but it has also sparked concerns over environmental risks and public safety. The proposal is now under federal review as debate grows around the large-scale mosquito release programme.


Google Seeks Federal Permit to Unleash Massive Mosquito Swarm 

Google’s parent company Alphabet is planning a bold and unusual experiment in the US. Under its “Debug” program, the company has asked federal regulators for permission to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes across California and Florida. The goal is not to spread disease, but to reduce mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria by controlling their population. While it sounds alarming, scientists say it could be a breakthrough in public health.


Google’s Mosquito Experiment: Millions of Bugs to Be Released Across US in Bold Disease Control Plan

The World Health Organization says mosquito-borne diseases kill more than 700,000 people globally every year.
Malaria remains the deadliest mosquito-linked illness, especially in Africa and parts of Asia.
Mosquitoes also spread dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and the Zika virus.

WHO Sounds Alarm Over Rising Mosquito-Linked Deaths Worldwide 

A recent study has identified a new medication, nitisinone, which has the potential to suppress the mosquito population and control malaria. Watch this report for more details!

Malaria breakthrough: Nitisinone makes human blood deadly to mosquitoes

An International team of scientists are genetically modifying mosquitoes in the hope that they can halt one of the world's deadliest diseases, i.e., Malaria from spreading further. Watch this video to find out more.

Scientists develop genetically-modified mosquitoes to fight malaria

Residents in a central Manila neighbourhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty -- one peso for every five mosquitoes, dead or alive. Watch in for more details!

Kill mosquitoes and get money: Philippines solution to curb dengue outbreak

Pune, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, has reported at least seven cases of Zika virus infection, a health official confirmed on Tuesday (Jul 2). Two patients among them are pregnant women.

Zika virus cases in India: Pregnant women among infected, experts tell WION about preventive measures

The Kerala government has confirmed that West Nile Fever cases have been detected in the state. It has prompted the authorities to order mosquito control measures, with the Health Minister of the state urging citizens to exercise vigilance.

Gravitas | West Nile Fever Cases Detected in Kerala | State Govt Puts All Districts on Alert

A mosquito species that spreads Malaria has returned to Southern Italy more than 50 years after the country was declared free of the disease. Watch in for more details!

Malaria mosquito species return to Italy after 50 years

In India's Pune, a curious spectacle recently captured the attention of residents and netizens alike: a swarm of mosquitoes swirling in tornado-like formations against the backdrop of the sky.

India: 'Tornado' of mosquitoes in Pune alarms residents. Watch video here

'Wee', a rare mosquito-borne disease has become the cause of concern in Argentina. Several Argentine provinces have reported cases of wee. Watch the video to get more insights!

Wee: Rare mosquito-borne disease, incubation period of 2-10 days | World News | WION

'Wee' a rare mosquito-borne disease has become the cause of concern in Argentina. Several Argentine provinces have reported cases of wee. Watch the video to get more insights!

Argentina confirms first human case of 'wee'

There has been a significant rise in dengue cases in Mumbai, which has prompted the civic authorities in the west Indian city to resort to genome sequencing to identify the specific strain of the virus.

Mumbai turns to genome sequencing to control rising dengue cases

Climate change leads to a growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases, and experts highlight the need for mosquito control.

Warming climate expands mosquito's realm

In a concerning development, three new cases of malaria have emerged in the United States, with one reported in Texas and two in Florida. What alarms officials is that these cases were locally transmitted, indicating that a mosquito within the US was carrying the malaria parasite.

Alarming resurgence: Malaria returns to the US after 20 years

Researchers have found the best way to restore an insecticide’s mosquito-killing power—just microwave it! Microwaving the insecticide deltamethrin has been found to rearrange its crystal structure, effectively renewing its ability to kill mosquitoes that have developed resistance to the chemical, according to a recent study published in the Malaria Journal on April 21.

Heating obsolete insecticide can restore its mosquito-killing power: Study

Summers are here and so are the mosquitoes. While India is unable to eliminate dengue, climate change is making the weather more conducive to mosquitoes, which is helping vectors spread disease. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Climate change key reason for rise in mosquitoes: Study

Singapore is planning to speed up production of lab-grown mosquitos to tackle spread of dengue in the tropical city-state. Cases of dengue have risen sharply this year.

Singapore to unleash lab-grown mosquitoes to tackle growing cases of dengue

Mosquitoes sleeping is something that's unbelievable to many of us, in the first place. The nasty insects appear to know when we are at the sweet spot of our slumber and carry out deep calculations to give us the cursed prick.

Doze over dine: Sleepy mosquitoes ignore food, says a study

The world is aware of the public health risks caused by mosquitoes, which are members of a group of almost 3,600 species of small flies within the family Culicidae.

How a mosquito species from Papua New Guinea, lost for 90 years, found in Australia

Mosquitoes are more prone to bite men than women according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers have stated that men tend to be the frequent victims of mosquitoes mainly because of their body size.

Study finds that mosquitoes are more prone to bite men than women

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