Bacteria v mozzies. Bacteria holding their own

Bacteria v mozzies. Bacteria holding their own

Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads several debilitating viruses. kasira698, Adobe Photo Stock

Bacteria found to block the transmission of mosquito-borne infections show long-term viability as a biocontrol agent, alleviating concern that this benefit could diminish over time, according to a study published in the journal Nature Microbiology.

The researchers also identified a gene that could explain how the bacteria disrupts the spread of disease.

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