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Burger thought he had malaria but it was something much worse (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover five new malaria vaccine targets

Finding shows that future malaria vaccines may be most effective if they target multiple parasite factors.

25 Oct 2017 8:39 AM IST

He first thought of the swelling as temporary (Photo: YouTube)

Gujarat man left with 25 kg leg due to mosquito bite begs for help

The 53-year-old was forced to give up work and is now asking for help to raise money for his treatment.

9 Nov 2017 2:06 PM IST

Apart from the Mosquito away technology, the smartphone sports a 5-inch On-cell display and powered by a quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and offers dual-SIM functionalities.

LG launches a mosquito repellent smartphone at IMC 2017

The biggest highlight of the smartphone is its 'Mosquito Away' technology that drives mosquitoes away.

28 Sept 2017 9:47 AM IST

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antibody that protects against Zika, dengue identified: Study

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found.

26 Sept 2017 5:50 PM IST

Scientists have known for some time that triclosan can halt malaria parasites growth at the blood stage of the infection by inhibiting the action of an enzyme known as enoyl reductase. (Photo: Pixabay)

Toothpaste ingredient could fight malaria, says study

Malaria kills around half a million people every year, the vast majority of them children in the poorest parts of...

19 Jan 2018 4:40 PM IST

In the western parts of Sichuan, Holorusia mikado, also known as the crane fly, are mainly found in the Chengdu plain and in mountainous areas below 2,200 metres.

Giant mosquito found in China

In the western parts of Sichuan, Holorusia mikado are mainly found in the Chengdu plain and in mountainous areas below...

24 April 2018 8:18 PM IST

The latest WHO figures show that malaria infected about 216 million people in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

New weapon in malaria fight - a better bed net

The vast majority of deaths were in children under the age of five in the poorest parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

15 April 2018 3:07 PM IST

It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and spread to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. (Photo: Pixabay)

Factors linked to chikungunya, dengue outbreaks discovered

Dengue infections are on the rise globally, according to the World Health Organization.

25 July 2018 11:31 AM IST

Researchers explain that sound is crucial for reproduction, survival, and population maintenance for many animals, including mosquitoes. (Photo: ANI)

Play Skrillex to prevent mosquito bites

Playing dubstep music, particularly Scary Monsters, and Nice Sprites by Skrillex, reduced mosquito attacks.

4 April 2019 10:54 AM IST

The capital has yet again being plagued with dengue as 100 cases were reported and 57 cases were due to the rain caused.

Familiar foes return

Delhi's old enemy, the mosquito, is back to plague the the city with dengue and malaria. Here are some ways to keep...

18 July 2019 6:44 AM IST

The two were taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead, police said. (photo: Representational)

45 Japanese Encephalitis deaths reported in Assam

Most of upper Assam districts, including Jorhat, Golaghat, Dibrugarh, and lower Assam district have been affected by...

4 July 2019 6:56 PM IST

There is a plethora of mosquito repellents in various forms available in the market. It is our responsibility to take advantage of these innovative products and protect ourselves from mosquitoes, eradicating all kinds of vector-borne diseases from India. By arrangement

On world mosquito day, here are 5 modern solutions to stay safe from...

Mosquito repellents made out of paper is now possible thanks to the advancement of technology

17 Aug 2021 9:02 PM IST