A recent review published in PLOS Pathogens discussed the current research on the role of molecular mechanisms in mediating immune priming in insects and regulating vector-borne disease transmission.

A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia pipientis and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing eggs of females that do not ...

A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing eggs of females that do not have the ...

Much of the Earth has been modified by humans, which has a flow-on effect on natural ecosystems, including the insects that carry disease. For the first time, researchers have examined when and how ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano visited Bangkok, ...

Sterile mosquitoes are being used to suppress mosquitoes that have become resistant to insecticide in Fort Myers, Florida in the United States of America. The pilot project is being carried out with ...

San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) Vector Ecologist Gimena Ruedas sets up what is known as a Gravid Trap near a small wash harboring stagnant water, which could ...

Scientists report unusually high Chagas disease parasite rates in kissing bugs collected near the U.S.-Mexico border region.

Echo Valley Winter Sports Park re-opens for the new year after months of renovations The popular winter sports park Echo Valley is back open for the new year after months of preparation and new ...

The growing awareness regarding vector-borne diseases will offer immense growth opportunities. To make most of the opportunities, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the ...