orco mutant mosquitoes lose strong preference for humans and are not repelled by volatile DEET

2013/05/28 by Matthew DeGennaro, Carolyn S. McBride, Laura F. Seeholzer +8 · 3 citations
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · #Insect Utilization and Effects #Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior #Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research

paper · doi:10.1038/nature12206

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