Guppy fish were introduced in several cities as a way to combat carrier mosquito populations from spreading the dengue fever and the Zika virus. But new research out of University of Victoria recommends against this practice. Authors outline four arguments to support their reasoning. They say there’s limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of guppies as […]
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Transmitting resistance to malaria
Drug-resistant malaria parasites, which have so far emerged only in Southeast Asia, can infect species of mosquitoes found in Africa, according to a new study. If the drug-resistant parasites spread to the African mosquito species it could potentially damage global efforts to eradicate malaria, according to the authors. However further research is required to determine […]
