Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Differences in Mosquito Genes May be Key to Preventing Insect-Bourn Ilnesses

A certain species of mosquito has the ability to take blood from both mammals and birds, which increases the likelihood of new diseases showing up in humans. Other mosquitos, however, do not have this ability, and this may be the key to preventing diseases like the West Nile Virus.

Science Mag

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