A new study suggests that the deadly insects evolved their taste for human blood much earlier than previously thought, around when Homo erectus migrated into Southeast Asia ...

Mosquitoes may have started targeting humans millions of years ago, possibly during the spread of Homo erectus in Southeast Asia.

Why do mosquitoes seem to single you out at picnics and after sunset? Science is starting to smell the answer, and it’s in your very skin.

You’re likely to notice more mosquitoes this season, and that matters because several species that carry dangerous viruses ...

CRISPR gene drives bias inheritance in pests, advancing population-level control while raising questions about resistance and ...

When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and ...

Scientists find ARK1 protein vital for malaria parasite division; disabling it halts replication and transmission, offering a ...

These parameters help distinguish mosquito species such as Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex, which are vectors for dengue, malaria ...

The Sudan Doctors’ Preliminary Committee revealed on Saturday that more than 600 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in Northern State, raising concerns over a widening outbreak amid a critical ...

In Limpopo, communities that were ravaged by the recent floods now face another problem. Residents tell Health-e News there’s a noticeable increase in mosquitoes, and they’re worried about getting ...

In Limpopo, communities that were ravaged by the recent floods now face another problem. Residents tell Health-e News there's a noticeable increase in mosquitoes, and they're worried about getting ...

Almost every forest bird species in Hawaii is spreading avian malaria, posing an increasing threat to wildlife in the popular honeymoon destination, according to a new study published in Nature ...