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Mosquito bites are more complicated than they appear—getting a closer look might lead to better disease prevention

Source: Phys.org · Published 22 Oct 2026, 17:20

Female mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. While much research has focused on how these hungry mosquitoes find their targets, less is known about what happens after they land on skin. Yet, a better understanding may allow researchers to find new ways of preventing bites that transmit diseases like malaria and dengue.

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