Mosquitoes looking to mate in Australia are about to have the worst sex of their lives – thanks to genetic modifications turning their semen toxic. That's part of a new mosquito population control method set to be trialed by Macquarie University researchers looking to curb the spread of diseases carried by these insects. Talk about drastic measures, huh?Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceT
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Genetic tweak weaponizes mosquito semen for population control
Posted by ArielTechGeek 65 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A survey of 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has revealed which ones are most prepared to support the world’s rapidly aging population in areas like well-being, equity, and security – and which ones aren’t.Continue ReadingCategory: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Aging, Global, National University of Singapore, Columbia University, Age-Related
Deaf mosquitoes lose their mojo, opening new population control option
Posted by ArielTechGeek 118 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Genetic studies have revealed that when male mosquitoes lose their hearing, they also lose their sex lives. The surprising discovery could lead to new ways to reduce mosquito populations and the diseases they spread.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Mosquito, Insect, Hearing, Deaf, University of California Santa Barbara, UC Santa Barbara
UN Predicts peak human population, as fertility rates plummet
Posted by ArielTechGeek 234 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
At the time of writing, there were an estimated 8,123,518,311 living humans on Earth – roughly the most there has ever been. But as fertility and birth rates continue to freefall, the numerical peak of humanity is quickly approaching.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: United Nations, Human, Fertility, Global
Half the population predicted to develop a mental health disorder by 75
Posted by ArielTechGeek 591 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new global study has found that one in two people will be diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder by the age of 75. Given that many of these disorders first appear in childhood or early adulthood, the researchers say their findings highlight the importance of timely interventions tailored to at-risk people.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Depression, A
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