Scientists have discovered that a type of bacteria, Asaia, accelerates the growth of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae by a day, ...

Although the protocol applies to GM mosquitoes intended for disease control, its terms were negotiated primarily with concerns over the safety and trade of GM crops in mind. A sub-working group ...

In their experiment, the researchers modified a genetic pathway that male mosquitoes use for hearing. The outcome was that these genetically modified males did not make any physical contact with ...

These GM mosquitoes are produced so that the female offspring do not survive into adulthood, limiting the size of the population and helping to minimize the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.

such as genetically modified mosquitoes, natural symbionts and insecticidal compounds," adds Kientega. A better understanding of malaria vector population dynamics As part of The Anopheles gambiae ...

Imagine a summer free from the constant buzz and bite of mosquitoes—a world where outdoor gatherings, open windows, and ...

Moreover, genetic engineering offers new avenues of hope. Scientists are exploring the release of genetically modified mosquitoes that are either sterile or carry genes to inhibit the transmission ...

BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso – The scientists sifting through thousands of genetically modified mosquito larvae in a laboratory in Burkina Faso were trying to stop the spread of malaria ...

Dengue caused by the mosquito Aedes Aegypti has already struck 500.000 people in Brazil Brazil said it will breed huge numbers of genetically modified mosquitoes to help stop the spread of dengue ...