Posts Tagged ‘tropical diseases’

Confusing Mosquitoes

Posted on June 7th, 2011 by Kirsty  |  No Comments »

US scientists have claimed to have developed chemicals which interfere with a mosquito’s ability to sniff out humans. They are hoping to use these chemicals to develop the next generation of mosquito traps and repellents. Experts say that it could be a major break through if the chemicals are safe and cheap. Female mosquitoes detect [...]