{
  "id": 1694060,
  "title": "Delhi researchers worry over mosquitoes that survived powerful insecticide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/delhi-researchers-worry-over-mosquitoes-that-survived-powerful",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:47:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/a-dose-of-insecticide-killed-97-91-of-mosquitoes-that-spread-dengue-a-tiny-fraction-that-survived-has-researchers-in-delhi-worried/articleshow/133316697.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A recent study from the University of Delhi reveals that mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, may be becoming less susceptible to the widely-used insecticide alpha-cypermethrin. Laboratory results indicate a small reduction in the insecticide's effectiveness, and researchers discovered specific enzymes aiding in its breakdown. These findings underscore the necessity for diverse mosquito…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}