The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries and ...

The first discovery of Aedes aegypti eggs in the UK shows how climate change and global travel are helping mosquitoes that ...

For those of us in Southwest Virginia, mosquitoes are a nuisance to outdoor activities and only rarely cause greater concern. But for over half the world’s population, mosquitoes are a major public ...

Flaviviruses, such as dengue and Zika, rely on mosquitoes for transmission. In addition, host-seeking activity of the mosquitoes is essential for viral transmission. Now, researchers have uncovered ...