Date uploaded: 2019-04-18 14:09:47

#TBT to the time I helped release mosquitoes infected with a common bacterium that can block the spread of dengue during a trip to Indonesia. (My hosts gave me a blangkon — a traditional Javanese headdress — to wear for the visit.) If you’re as curious about mosquito-borne diseases as I am, I’ve put a link in my bio to help you explore some of the fascinating science behind these diseases (and what we’re learning about how to stop them). #MosquitoWeek