Emily's Mosquito Detection Research

Emily Johnston presents her research on mosquitoes, the deadliest animals due to their role in disease transmission. She developed a cost-effective method using honey-coated cards to detect viruses in mosquitoes, capturing over 20,000 mosquitoes in South Australia. Her findings include the discovery of three virus types, including the previously undetected Stratford virus. By analyzing environmental factors, she aims to identify virus hotspots. Her method, praised for its affordability and effectiveness, is gaining interest from public health officials in Australia and has potential applications in economically challenged regions worldwide.

What is the primary focus of Emily Johnston's research?

• Studying the behavior of drop bears

• Investigating the deadliest animal, mosquitoes

• Exploring the biodiversity of mammals

• Analyzing the impact of green spaces

What is the main question Emily seeks to answer in her research?

• Why do some areas have higher rates of mosquito-borne diseases?

• How to increase the population of mosquitoes?

• What is the best way to preserve honey?

• How to improve the beauty of scientific traps?

What innovative method did Emily use to detect viruses in mosquitoes?

• Utilizing sound waves to attract mosquitoes

• Employing high-tech electronic devices

• Applying virus-preserving cards coated with honey

• Using traditional traps

How many types of infections did Emily find in her research?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four

Which virus was detected for the first time in South Australia?

• Dengue virus

• Stratford virus

• Barma Forest virus

• Ross River virus

What kind of data is Emily collecting to analyze virus hotspots?

• Historical data on mosquito populations

• Environmental factors like housing density and biodiversity

• Public health records

• Weather patterns

Which regions have shown interest in Emily's mosquito detection technique?

• New South Wales and Tasmania

• South Australia and New Zealand

• Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia

• Northern Territory and ACT

What materials did Emily use to create her cost-effective traps?

• Metal wires and glass jars

• Wooden sticks and cloth

• Recycled milk cartons, pantyhose, and paper clips

• Plastic bottles and rubber bands

Why is the cost-effectiveness of Emily's method important?

• It increases the speed of virus detection

• It reduces the need for scientific expertise

• It enables widespread use in economically challenged countries

• It allows for more beautiful trap designs

How does Emily's research benefit countries with limited resources?

• By providing free mosquito nets

• By offering educational programs

• By enabling them to identify and control mosquito hotspots

• By supplying advanced laboratory equipment