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A male mosquito’s hairy ears tune into mates. New research suggests we can stop that
By: Max Barnhart | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Bzzzz… Do you hear that? That’s the sound of a mosquito nearby, its wings fluttering rapidly, generating the sound waves that reach your ears and send signals… Read More
Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood
By: Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR
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Given the choice between an animal and a human, the Aedes aegypti species prefers … us. A new study explains how that happened.
How Do Mosquitoes Taste DEET? Hint: It’s Not Their Mouthparts
By: Jonathan Lambert | NPR
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It’s the only repellent that drives mosquitoes away when they come in contact with it. A new study has a theory about why that is.
Scientists Release Controversial Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In High-Security Lab
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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The insects were created, using CRISPR, to carry a powerful “gene drive.” The mosquitoes could provide a potent weapon against malaria, but they raise fears about unpredictable environmental effects.