The spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus as well as dengue, Rift Valley fever, and ...

When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction within your body.

While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

The Zika virus modifies the chemical composition of human skin, making individuals more attractive to mosquitoes. These ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that ... Zika transmission has been reported more than 90 countries as the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that carries ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is the most common active ingredient in high-powered insect repellents and works by forming a vapour barrier on the skin's surface to deter mosquitoes from landing on the skin.