A pair of hormones, working together, control mosquitoes' cravings for blood. This discovery provides new insights for insect control and disease prevention.
Neuropeptide F (NPF) hormone levels spike before mosquitoes seek blood but drop after they feed. Knocking down NPF gene reduces their attraction to humans.
Mosquitoes' attraction to humans correlates with NPF hormone levels; peaks before blood meal and diminishes after feeding. Understanding NPF can aid in pest management.
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