By Marie Rosenthal, MS
Researchers developed a model to help determine where to distribute mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia, which reduce the transmission of the dengue virus and other diseases (Chaos 2022 Apr 19. doi:10.1063/5.0087435).
Dengue is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the world, and to date, there are no medical treatments for people suffering from this disease. The virus causes symptoms ranging from high fevers to severe bleeding and shock, can be