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How Mosquito Love Songs Could Help Stop Malaria
Researchers have discovered that male Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes, significant carriers of malaria, are drawn to the sound of female wingbeats, triggering their vision in search of mates. This finding from the University of Washington could lead to new mosquito control strategies, such as traps that exploit these auditory and visual cues to reduce malaria transmission. [...]