Gene editing holds the potential of suppressing mosquito species that carry deadly diseases — and raises ethical questions.

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Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be ... According to the Vermont Department of Health, mosquito season in Vermont begins in the spring, and virus-carrying mosquitos typically ...

“that this is one of the most prolific habitats west of the Mississippi.” Faraji added that the “huge abundance” of mosquitoes is primarily just a couple of species. “So our ...

While mosquitoes are known to be dangerous to humans because they suck human blood and pass on dangerous diseases in doing so ...

From carpet beetles to ladybugs to palo verde beetles, here's what to know about the most common beetles in Arizona and why ...

Most mosquito species don’t do well once the weather ... “People shouldn't worry too much, a big mosquito is no more dangerous than a little one," said Reiskind. "They aren’t radioactive ...

The island of Oahu has at least one confirmed case of the mosquito-borne virus, which can also be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus ...

Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can ...