'Toxic Male Technique' promises faster biocontrol of mosquito populations
A new biological pest control method that targets the lifespan of female insects could significantly reduce the threat of ...
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'Toxic Male' Mosquitoes Engineered to Infect Female Mates For Biocontrol, Working Like Pesticides
Australian researchers engineered a new way to hinder the reproduction of disease-carrying mosquitoes using the TMT.
Gene-hacked ‘toxic mosquitoes’ created to have venomous semen could poison disease-spreading females through mating
GENETICALLY engineered “toxic male” mosquitoes could help kill off disease-spreading females. Scientists say the gene-hacked ...
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New weather warnings issued for snow and ice as travel disruption continues
Fresh weather warnings have been issued as wintry conditions are causing travel disruption and school closures. Yellow warnings for snow and ice come into force across large parts of the UK on Monday ...
Chicago fishing: Fishable ice inches back in
Ice is rebuilding quickly around the area and perch continue to be the focus on the lakefront for this sprawling raw-file ...
Sydney scientists' poison mating male mosquitoes targets the deadly disease-carrying pests
Researchers say the Toxic Male Technique could significantly reduce the threat of insect pests such as disease-carrying ...
Warning to Aussie tourists about painful threat 'everywhere' in Bali: 'I freaked out'
Montana is not the first Aussie to make contact with tomcat beetles in Bali and admitted she got off "relatively unscathed" ...
This Is One of the Most Exclusive Restaurants in the World — and the 7-hour, 50-course Tasting Menu Was the Wildest Dining Experience I've Ever Had
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the two Michelin-starred restaurant is helmed by Rasmus Munk, who was recently named ...
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Australian scientists engineer ‘toxic male’ mosquitoes to combat deadly diseases
By targeting the female mosquitoes themselves rather than their offspring, TMT is the first biocontrol technology that could ...
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How to Identify and Treat 8 Common Insect Bites While Traveling
Learn how to recognize and treat 8 common insect bites, including bedbugs, mosquitoes, and ticks. Stay safe on your travels with these practical tips and prevention strategies.