#Insects

JJ Shavit

Genetic discovery could mark the end of disease-carrying mosquitoes

Genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.

JJ Shavit

Genetic discovery spells the end for disease-carrying mosquitoes

The discovery opens the door to a mosquito-specific insecticide that would not harm beneficial bees or other pollinators.

JJ Shavit

Genetic discovery could spell the end of mosquitoes

A genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.

JJ Shavit

7 reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others

If it seems like mosquitoes love you more than other people, they very well might as around 20% of people are particularly irresistible.

JJ Shavit

Chimpanzees apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication?

A research team has, for the first time, observed chimpanzees applying insects to their own wounds and the wounds of conspecifics.

JJ Shavit

Bite this: New findings could help you hide from mosquitoes this summer

Research indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, like red.

JJ Shavit

Parasitic wasps turn other insects into 'zombies,' saving millions of humans along the way

Wasps have a reputation for being jerks because of their perceived aggressiveness and ability to sting repeatedly.

Joshua Shavit

Protecting gardens and crops from insects using the ‘smell of fear’

For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields.

Joshua Shavit

Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spread

New U.S. Army-funded research uses gene editing to render certain male mosquitoes infertile and slow the spread of these diseases.

JJ Shavit

'Enlightened' scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatments

There are many reasons why fireflies glow. One of the best-known examples of bioluminescent beings in nature, fireflies use their light...