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Scientists from University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) collected kissing bugs near homes and outdoor spaces along the ...

From disease-spreading mosquitoes to venomous scorpions, here are the deadliest insects in India and why they pose serious risks to humans.

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At the laboratory, the larvae were submitted to disinfection of the surface with 70% ethanol for 30 s and washed in sterile water. Dissection was performed using sterilized instruments and a stereo ...