The active ingredient in many insect repellents, deet, has been found to be toxic to the central nervous system. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology say that more investigations ...
(Beyond Pesticides, August 12, 2009) A new study examining the effects of the mosquito repellent DEET on insects, mice and human proteins reports that the chemical interferes with a prominent central ...
Figure 1: DEET scrambles the Drosophila odour code. Figure 2: OR59B–ORCO sensitivity to DEET varies across wild-type D. melanogaster strains. Figure 4: A single natural polymorphism in OR59B confers ...
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Should You Avoid DEET in Bug Sprays? What to Know Before Ditching It for Natural Options
The chemical gets a bad rap, but experts say it may not be warranted. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Bug spray is a must-pack for camping trips, hikes, and other summer activities. But social media ...
The research results achieved by neurobiologists from Leslie Vosshall’s group at Rockefeller University, USA, helped now settle a scientific dispute over DEET's mode of action that has been ongoing ...
Buzz off, bug! Scientists have pinned down a specific receptor that holds the key to DEET's effectiveness. Ray Lab, UC Riverside Scientists think they’ve discovered the secret to how the insect ...
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