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Researchers have discovered volatile compounds in tsetse flies that control mating behavior and potentially aid disease management. The findings may lead to the development of new tools to combat trypanosomiasis, a life-threatening illness transmitted by these insects.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Revealed at last: Tsetse fly volatile pheromones, which could help curb diseases they spread American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Feb 16, 2023 · first to report
- Newly identified tsetse fly pheromone may help in curbing disease spread Yale University · Feb 16, 2023