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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:05 am
In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes are adapting to a human-dominated landscape. Scientists found that many species now prefer feeding on people rather than the forest’s diverse wildlife. This behavior dramatically raises the risk of spreading dangerous viruses such as dengue and Zika. The findings reveal how deforestation can quietly reshape disease dynamics.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 022754.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 022754.htm