while mutations that put WASp activity into overdrive lead to low levels of infection-fighting white blood cells. KAIMRC molecular geneticist Bader Almuzzaini and his colleagues set out to ...

Try not to scratch the area, as this can lead to more irritation and risks infection. She adds, "Monitor for severe reactions after insect stings. If you experience any difficulty breathing ...

Once the wasp stinger is removed, thoroughly clean the area with soap and water to prevent infection. Keeping the area clean ...

"I've had a pest man around to sort the problem and he said there were still thousands of wasps around. He warned me not to go near there because they might smell the stings on me." Mr Powell is ...

The wasps attacked the 70-year-old, from Delamere in Cheshire, while he was trimming a hedge. They usually only sting when they feel threatened, said Natalie Bungay, technical officer at the ...