Scientists decode West Nile mosquito’s DNA
October 1st, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): An international team of researchers has cracked the DNA sequence of the mosquito species whose bite transmits West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus and the microscopic worm ... Read more...
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DEETs stink secret behind mosquito repellent success
August 19th, 2008 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): DEET, the widely used mosquito repellent, does not block the insects'' sense of smell but simply stinks to them, according to researchers at the University of California, ... Read more...
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