Mar 11, 2023
Scientists explore mosquitoes’ radar that tells them who to bite
Posted by Gemechu Taye in category: biotech/medical
The research could be used to produce repellents for the insects.
Anyone who has ever been bitten by a mosquito has wondered why are these insects attracted to me? Now, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers may have an answer, according to a press release published last month.
“Understanding the molecular biology of mosquito odor-sensing is key to developing new ways to avoid bites and the burdensome diseases they cause,” said Christopher Potter, Ph.D.
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