Across much of the world, a tiny striped insect shapes whether families stay healthy or get sick. The Asian tiger mosquito ...

As deforestation shrinks Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes that once fed on many animal species are increasingly turning ...

As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals.

Researchers working in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest found that mosquitoes captured deep inside nature reserves showed a striking ...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the City of Graz today announced early results from a study using the sterile male Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, as part of an assessment for the ...

Some mosquitoes have become increasingly reliant on human blood, new research shows – and it's probably our own fault.

Scientists are taking a multipronged approach to tackle this dangerous carrier of dengue, yellow fever and other noxious ...

Researchers believe mosquitoes in a part of Brazil where they would once have targeted a wide variety of creatures to feed on ...

A new study finds mosquitoes in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest are increasingly feeding on humans as deforestation reduces wildlife ...

Mosquitoes ’ thirst for human blood is rising, reveals new research. Scientists found that some of the blood-sucking insects ...

Mosquitoes transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and malaria, making this shift a significant public health concern.