Malaria-infected cells produce odors attractive to mosquitoes

24 marzo 2015

The malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum produces chemical compounds called terpenes that give off odors that attract mosquitoes, according to new research. The study might explain why the insects are more likely to bite humans or animals infected with the organism.
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