Mosquito Biting Genes (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Mosquito Biting Genes

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Pitcher plant mosquitoes (Wyeomyia smithii) rest on their favorite habitat, pitcher plants. Scientists have sorted out which genes are associated with biting and non-biting in this mosquito species. Eventually, the researchers hope it will be possible to shut down blood-feeding behavior in all mosquitoes, rendering them incapable of spreading numerous diseases.

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