Unfortunately for humans, the most aggressive mosquito in the world is also the most invasive. The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), also known as the forest day mosquito, is characterized by its distinctive black-and-white striped markings...

What Zika virus? Zika is the name of a forest in Uganda where the virus was discovered in 1947(1) (2). This virus is from the same family as dengue and yellow fever. After raising in Africa...

The answer to this question is both complex and evolving. In recent years, scientists around the world have been intensely studying mosquitoes in an attempt to reduce the severe health risks presented by mosquito-borne diseases...