23 Dec, 2024
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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes have been approved to release in Florida

After continuous debate for years, finally, State and Environmental protection Agency has approved to release 750 million genetically modified, free-flying mosquitoes in the Chain Island of Florida Key to prevent the deathly mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue, Chikungunya, Zike and Yellow Fever.                   On August 18, after two hours of virtual discussion, the commission has voted […]

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Scientists Categorize the Molecule That Attract Mosquitoes Closer Towards Malaria-Tainted Blood

A team of international scientists has recently sorted out the long-established question – “What makes malaria-infected blood extra attractive to Mosquitoes.” In a recent scientific breakthrough, researchers at Stockholm University have stumbled upon the molecule that attracts mosquitoes towards the malaria-infected blood. Named as “Plasmodium falciparum,” the Malaria parasites seduce mosquitoes and drag them closer […]