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Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
[ad_1] [1/2]An undated handout image of a view from below of the head of a fossilized male mosquito, including elongated sucking-piercing mouthparts, trapped in amber found in central Lebanon dating…
Lyme disease: Could a vaccine target tick vectors instead of humans?
[ad_1] There is still no vaccine for Lyme disease in humans although trials are ongoing to develop one, but new research shows a vaccine given to mice could influence the…
Mosquito surge expected in wake of early rain – Cayman Islands Headline News
[ad_1] Aedes aegypti mosquito (CNS): The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) said it is expecting a significant emergence of the pests from Sunday evening resulting from early rain and…
Popular Spanish island warns tourists of Dengue fever risk
[ad_1] Ibiza health chiefs have urged tourists to watch out for symptoms of Dengue fever. The Balearic Island experienced several outbreaks of the nasty mosquito-borne virus between May and November…