Mosquitoes use plant sugars and vertebrate blood as nutritional resources. When searching
for blood hosts, some mosquitoes express preferential behavior for selected species. Here …

Abstract Background Mosquitoes of the Anopheles gambiae complex are one of the major
vectors of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Their ability to transmit this disease of major public …

Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others, but the mechanistic basis of this
phenomenon is poorly understood. We tested mosquito attraction to human skin odor and …

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Summary The African malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae exhibits a strong innate drive to
seek out humans in its sensory environment, classically entering homes to land on human …

Malaria and Rome is the first comprehensive study of malaria in ancient Italy since the
research of the distinguished Italian malariologist Angelo Celli in the early twentieth century …

Vector control and personal protection against anthropophilic mosquitoes mainly rely on the
use of insecticides and repellents. The search for mosquito-attractive semiochemicals has …

Background Malaria prevention in Africa merits particular attention as the world strives
toward a better life for the poorest. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) represent a practical …

Pregnant women have a higher risk of malaria compared to non-pregnant women. This
review provides an update on knowledge acquired since 2000 on P. falciparum and P. vivax …

Background Malaria in pregnancy is associated with adverse consequences for mother and
fetus. Protection with insecticide‐treated nets (ITNs) during pregnancy is widely advocated …