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

Abstract

Mosquitoes with null mutations in the orco olfactory co-receptor have reduced preference for humans, are only attracted to human odour in the presence of CO2 and are not repelled by the odour of the insect repellent DEET.

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