Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed a novel mosquito-repellent laundry detergent. This innovative product, used during regular washing, makes clothes unattractive to mosquitoes by interfering with ...

Researchers at IIT Delhi have created a unique laundry detergent that repels mosquitoes, transforming regular clothing into a protective shield against mosquito-borne diseases.

Mosquito bites are often dismissed as minor irritations, yet they remain gateways to some of the world's most persistent ...

CDC has issued travel health notices for four countries contending with chikungunya outbreaks in recent months. What to know ...

Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of cues, including body odour (especially lactic acid), carbon dioxide, heat, skin ...

In late 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel alert for the chikungunya ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging traveling Americans to be on high alert for a deadly mosquito-borne virus after reporting an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba this week.

The science of insect and arthropod repellents is rapidly advancing, with applications extending far beyond personal protection against vector-borne diseases. Modern repellents—including conventional ...