Scientists short-circuit maturity in insects, opening new paths to disease prevention
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 08:40
in Biology & Nature
New research shows, contrary to previous scientific belief, a hormone required for sexual maturity in insects cannot travel across the blood-brain barrier unless aided by a transporter protein. The finding may soon allow scientists to prevent disease-spreading mosquitoes from maturing, or to boost reproduction in beneficial bumblebees.