Science Oct 05 Florida's dengue outbreak is largest in continental U.S. in decades By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Nov 18 Watch 5:32 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Science Jul 10 Here are the repellents you can use to avoid mosquito bites Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer. By Immo A. Hansen, Hailey A. Luker, The Conversation
Science Mar 28 How climate change will put billions more at risk of mosquito-borne diseases By the end of this century almost all of the world’s population could be exposed to mosquito-borne diseases once limited to the tropics, according to a new study. By Vicky Stein
Science Dec 26 3 global health challenges to watch in 2019 Will the U.S. get a licensed dengue vaccine? Will Sanofi pocket a coveted prize?… By Helen Branswell, STAT
Aug 30 Zika stays in the family, mother mosquitoes pass virus to eggs By Nsikan Akpan The inheritance of Zika virus may guarantee its long-term survival in mosquito (and human) populations. Continue reading
Mar 11 Florida may use GMO mosquitos to fight Zika. Here's what you should know By Jennifer Kay, Associated Press MIAMI — The spread of the Zika virus in Latin America is giving a boost to a British biotech firm's proposal to deploy a genetically modified mosquito to try to stop transmission of the disease. Continue reading
Jan 26 Research begins for possible vaccine against Zika virus By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is beginning research into a possible vaccine for the mosquito-borne Zika virus that is suspected of causing an unusual birth defect as it spreads in Latin America. Continue reading