Collaborate Disseminate
A genetically modified fungus designed to safely reduce malaria-spreading mosquito populations has, for the first time, been successfully tested outside of laboratory conditions in a simulated village environment in Burkina Faso, West Africa…. Continue reading Genetically modified fungus kills malaria-spreading mosquitos in landmark West African trial
The body of a 10-year-old child who died in the 5th century had a rock inserted into its mouth to prevent undead attacks. Continue reading Archeologists Discover ‘Vampire’ Child Who Died 1,500 Years Ago
Q: What do you call 8000 dead mosquitoes in a Mason jar?
A: A good start. And [Dan Rojas]’s low-tech mosquito trap accomplished the feat in two nights with nothing fancier than a fan and a bottle of seltzer.
We know what you’re thinking: Where’s the hack? Why not at least use a laser sentry gun to zap skeeters on the fly? We agree that [Dan]’s mosquito trap, consisting of a powerful fan to create suction and a piece of window screen to catch the hapless bloodsuckers, is decidedly low-tech. But you can’t argue with results. Unless he’s fudging the …read more
Continue reading Eradicating Mosquitoes from Your Backyard — with Seltzer?
Anti-malaria efforts have help curb the threat, but non-communicable diseases are on the rise. Continue reading Tanzania’s Next Epidemic? Obesity
A new study looked at the long-term effects of the vaccine. Continue reading Malaria Vaccine Can Cause Negative ‘Rebound Effect,’ Study Says
Though not widespread yet, this developing resistance threatens to render each of our most effective malaria-stopping technologies useless. Continue reading Mosquitoes Have Developed Resistance to Every One of Our Malaria-Fighting Tools
The numbers measuring this scourge can be overwhelming and difficult to comprehend. Continue reading The True Cost of Malaria
Developing a malaria vaccine is a feat that faces both technical and financial challenges. Continue reading If We Can Make a Zika Vaccine, Why Can’t We Make One for Malaria?
Development and deforestation are helping push a once-mellow form of malaria into virulence. Continue reading ‘Monkey Malaria’ Is Poised To Become More Deadly—and More Transmissible