Development of an automated biomaterial platform to study mosquito feeding behavior
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Published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have developed a new synthetic skin, made of hydrogels, to study how mosquitoes transmit deadly diseases. The hydrogel system can mimic different blood vessel patterns, allowing for more consistent testing and analysis. This breakthrough may help identify ways to prevent the spread of disease.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- New synthetic skin may unlock blood-sucking secrets of mosquitoes Tulane University · Feb 9, 2023 · first to report
- Bite this! Mosquito feeding chamber uses fake skin, real blood Rice University · Feb 9, 2023
- Human test subjects may no longer be needed for mosquito bite trials thanks to invention of new biomaterial Frontiers · Feb 9, 2023