The horrific video below shows what actually happens when a mosquito pierces your skin and goes searching for blood. It's not just a stick-it-in-and-suck action like you probably guessed.

An Iowa State University scientist identifies mosquito species with the help of a microscope. A recent study from ISU entomologists describes the immune responses mosquitoes have to the parasite ...

Jiangtao Liang analyzes a mosquito under a microscope. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or ...