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Genetic discovery could mark the end of disease-carrying mosquitoes
Genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022


Genetic discovery spells the end for disease-carrying mosquitoes
The discovery opens the door to a mosquito-specific insecticide that would not harm beneficial bees or other pollinators.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


Genetic discovery could spell the end of mosquitoes
A genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2022


If you stood like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?
Dominant or upright postures can help people feel - and maybe even behave - more confidently, according to a new study and analysis.
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022


How the happiness hormone dopamine can help Parkinson's patients
In addition to giving us a sense of reward and satisfaction, dopamine is important for motor control, concentration, learning and attention.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022
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