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Fighting the world's most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying - they kill around 700,000 people a year via the diseases they spread. But scientists are developing new, counterintuitive ways to tackle them.
August 6, 2026Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.
July 27, 2026Inside Health
Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.
July 7, 2026What in the World
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
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Fighting the world's most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
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Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
About 600,000 mosquitoes are being released across the Washington DC area this summer to help reduce local mosquito populations. Only male mosquitoes – infected with the naturally occurring bacteria W
Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?
Radio 4,·07 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for over a year An experimental treatment to “reset” the immune systems of people with autoimmune disease is showing transformative results in early trials.
How scientists are tracking mosquitoes that could be carrying deadly diseases
Mosquitoes are among the deadliest living beings on the planet. Tracking one of the deadliest living beings on Earth will be the key to saving thousands of lives each year, researchers at the Univers
Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes in the US
World Service,·08 Jun 2026,·11 mins Available for over a year Mosquitoes are frequently called the world's deadliest insect. They kill more people every year than any other creature by spreading dis