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Mosquito bloodlust hormones & inflammation drives long Covid

The Naked Scientists Podcast

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Understanding Mosquito Bloodlust Behavior through Hormones

Researchers uncover the role of hormones in influencing mosquito behavior and blood-feeding patterns, shedding light on the mechanisms behind the world's most dangerous animal. The chapter delves into the functions of hormones N.P.F and r-wiamide in regulating appetite before and after blood meals, discussing the potential applications of hormone manipulation to deter mosquitoes from feeding on humans and transmit diseases.

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