Genetically Modified Mosquitoes and Gene Drives: Engineering our Future
Mosquito-borne diseases affect almost 700 million people each year. These diseases can be deadly, especially in places where access to medicine or healthcare is limited.
Why is it difficult to develop a malaria vaccine?
Research into the development of a malaria vaccine has been in the works for decades, but why have we still not developed a viable vaccine?
Know your tropical diseases
Dengue, Malaria, Lyme and Zika are all tropical diseases that spread mainly through insects. However, their effects on the human body vary. Although many may
Dengue Fever
Dengue is an infectious disease prevalent in over 120 countries and affects approximately 400 million people per year. Caused by the dengue virus (DENV), dengue
How Malaria Was Eliminated from Many Developing Countries
While today malaria is mostly associated with Africa, up until the mid-nineteenth century this deadly disease was rampant in almost all countries, excluding countries too
Sterile Insect Technique: Mosquito Birth Control
Sterile Insect Technique: Mosquito Birth Control In 2019, on the island nation of Mauritius, a team of researchers flooded the village of Panchvati with swarms
Why does Zika Virus cause birth defects?
The Zika virus, carried by infected mosquitos (Aedes aegypti), but can also be transmitted through intercourse and blood transfusions. A set of mild symptoms may
