To the naked eye, the egg of the Anopheles gambiae mosquito is just a dark speck, but under a 100-power microscope, it shows up as a fat, slightly curved cucumber, somewhat narrower at one end.

Malaria is caused by female Anopheles mosquito bites. To prevent it, take precautions like wearing full sleeved clothing, ...

Nitisinone, a drug that is already used to treat two genetic diseases, could be repurposed to control the spread of malaria, ...

Zika virus manipulated human skin cells to release mosquito-attracting odors. Insights into the virus’s transmission tactics can help curb its spread.

Experts caution that the summer season combined with stagnant water and poor sanitation significantly raises the risk of ...

Sleeping outdoors or with open windows is common in summer to escape the heat. However, lack of mosquito nets or screens can allow easy mosquito access while you're asleep, leading to a higher risk of ...

The South African Department of Health on Wednesday urged the public to remain vigilant against malaria as the ...