As deforestation shrinks Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes that once fed on many animal species are increasingly turning ...

As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals, a shift that ...

A Brazilian study finds mosquitoes in fragmented Atlantic Forest habitats are feeding more on humans as biodiversity declines ...

Once mosquitoes acquire a new food source, they tend to develop a preference for that particular blood—and humans are one ...

"With fewer natural options available, mosquitoes are forced to seek new, alternative blood sources. They end up feeding more ...

In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes are adapting to a human-dominated landscape. Scientists found that ...

If you feel like you’re always getting swarmed by mosquitoes, maybe more than others, it’s not just bad luck. Mosquitoes make choices, and they’re guided by your scent, your breath, and even your ...

Mosquitoes transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and malaria, making this shift a significant public health concern.

ST. LOUIS — If you always seem to be the one covered in itchy red mosquito bites while your friends remain untouched, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that about 20% of people consistently ...

Mosquitoes are more prevalent in South Jersey during the summer of 2025 because of increased rainfall and warm weather. Residents are advised to use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long sleeves ...