In a novel study, scientists claim to have found that deadlocking of a protein in mosquitoes could curb dengue spread and also result in the insect’s death.
Researchers at the Cornell University, U.S., have found that a protein, chloride bicarbonate anion exchangers, from the renal system of the contagious Aedes aegypti mosquitoes lets the insect urinate while feeding on blood and assists in the spreading of dengue antigens.
According to the current study, it also seems that the mosquitoes must discharge urine while feeding to thwart excess fluid to kill them.
