Wolbachia
Sciences & Technology
Scientists and government agencies are targeting mosquitoes with bacteria
The Wolbachia bacterium prevents mosquitoes from spreading dengue fever – and now a new strain is protecting people in Malaysia
Sciences & Technology
Dengue-blocking mosquitoes here to stay
Mosquitoes carrying anti-viral bacteria show remarkable stability a decade since their release in field trials. New strains have now been developed to help future-proof dengue control
Sciences & Technology
Dengue-blocking bacteria endure the heat
Anti-viral bacteria used to control dengue-carrying mosquitoes can bounce back from heatwaves, according to new research
Sciences & Technology
Using bacteria to control mosquitoes
The Wolbachia bacteria has successfully suppressed dengue-fever carrying mosquitoes in a trial, but more work is needed to understand how the insects move to infest new areas
Sciences & Technology
Go Figure
5 slightly disgusting facts about mozzies
(Actually four gross facts, and one geekily great one)
Health & Medicine
Outsmarting Zika and Dengue Fever
Second strain of bacteria that guards against mutations gives researchers an insurance policy in fight against mosquito-borne viruses