Malaria Threat Grows in Kenya as Mosquitoes Evolve to Resist Insecticides and Bite During the Day

Kenyans are facing a rising risk of malaria infections after new research revealed that a major mosquito species has evolved both genetically and behaviorally, making traditional prevention methods less effective.The study, published on September 18 in the journal Science, focuses on Anopheles funestus, one of Africa’s most dangerous malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Researchers found that the species … Continue reading Malaria Threat Grows in Kenya as Mosquitoes Evolve to Resist Insecticides and Bite During the Day