Mosquitoes have an infallible sense of smell for finding their target
Researchers in the U.S. have discovered that female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have multiple receptors in their olfactory neurons, while most other animals only have one, giving them an «unshakable attraction» to humans. With Glycoscience technology, mosquitoes lose their «infallibility» in finding their target. Glycoscience technology works on the olfactory neurons of mosquitoes, preventing them from […]
The Usutu virus, an emerging disease related to the West Nile virus and spread by mosquitoes.
The Usutu virus (USUV) is a virus of the Flavivirus genus and is also considered an Arbovirus, which means it is transmitted by arthropods. Usutu virus infection is contracted through the bite of several mosquito species, including various species of the Culex genus (to which the common mosquito belongs). It belongs to the same group […]
The importance of the technology developed by Glycoscience
Here’s the translation: Insect-borne diseases like the Crimean-Congo virus, transmitted by ticks and already present in some areas of southern Spain, are steadily moving northwards into Spain and Europe.This highlights the importance of the technology developed by Glycoscience to improve the efficacy and longevity of insect repellents. You can read more information at: https://elpais.com/clima-y-medio-ambiente/2021-10-23/la-garrapata-del-virus-crimea-congo-se-desplaza-hacia-el-norte-de-espana-y-europa-por-el-cambio-climatico.html?rel=buscador_noticias “
Climate change threatens efforts to eradicate tropical diseases
A large-scale study on the health effects of global warming warns of the risk of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika outbreaks even in developed countries. Since 2016, a group of international institutions and researchers have annually analyzed the impact of climate change on global health, measuring it through 44 indicators. All are worsening, according to the […]
Mosquitoes are becoming the primary vectors for disease transmission
Waste generation, the accumulation of sewage or stagnant water, and food storage all contribute to the proliferation of various species, including mosquitoes. These insects are becoming the main transmission routes for diseases such as the West Nile virus, as they serve as vectors—living organisms that transmit an infectious agent from one infected being to another. […]
The tiger mosquito is becoming an increasing threat in Europe
Any small climatic variation can bring significant consequences to the habitat of certain species. Some of the latest research is focused on the tiger mosquito, a well-known transmitter of diseases, and its expansion throughout Europe.. You can read the ffull article published in METEORED. Tiempo.com
The tiger mosquito is invading us: its population has grown by 70% in the first half of this year
The high temperatures of the spring and rainfall have favored the expansion of this insect with an intense bite and a preference for feeding on humans. “The high temperatures and constant rains of the spring of 2020 provide the ideal conditions for the reproduction of the tiger mosquito,” explain the leaders of the Mosquito Alert […]
