Some of the most deadly diseases are vector-borne, transmitted by the seemingly inconsequential bite of mosquitoes and other arthropod species. Over the years, mankind has strived to find treatments for these deadly afflictions, ranging from yellow fever, dengue, malaria and zika, which affect at least half a billion ...
One of the most common and effective synthetic insect repellents, DEET, is surrounded by controversy. As more and more scientific research has been done on DEET, consumers still worry about unknown health effects that the man-made chemical could cause. There have been many documented health impacts and developmental ...
