Taking aim at mosquitoes

Article Abstract:

Indoor spraying or bed nets impregnated with pyrethroid insecticide can reduce death and illness arising due to malaria, but its long-term effectiveness remains a question. Other genetic approaches are to exploit the mosquito and parasite genome sequences to develop insecticides that attack new targets within the vector or prevent resistance to existing pesticides.

United States, Science & research, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, Agricultural chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Insecticides, Research, Mosquito control

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Save the child

Article Abstract:

Studies reveal that most malaria deaths in sub-Saharan Africa occur in infants, young children, and pregnant women. Vaccinologists have adopted three strategies to fight malaria and the increasing funds from various institutes are encouraging their efforts.

Africa, Patient outcomes

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