CNN — Not all mosquitoes are created equal, even if it feels that way when they bite you. There are about 3,500 species of mosquitoes around the world, but only a few are responsible for spreading ...

In a lab study, scientists demonstrated that tweaking the makeup of the skin microbiome could theoretically help repel mosquitoes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Two Massachusetts residents tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV), according to the state Department of Public Health. These are first two human cases of the disease in Massachusetts this year ...

Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in the continued fight against mosquitos. While some have turned to releasing genetically modified mosquitos designed to kill off the biting females, others ...

They've got a taste for human blood and they aren't backing down.

The gold-standard synthetic repellent, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET), protects against mosquitoes for just four to eight hours. More lasting protection would be invaluable. Not only would it save us ...

On warm summer nights in Louisiana, constantly swatting at pesky mosquitoes and itching bites can easily make your mood turn sour. Mosquitoes are often a significant problem during warmer months in ...

(CNN) — Anyone who has spent a summer evening swatting away mosquitoes, or a summer day scratching mosquito bites, can agree: Mosquitoes stink. But the smells produced by humans are an important part ...

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