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SLU news
Warmer climate reduces mosquitoes' thirst for blood
Published: 24 April 2024
Studies from SLU show that mosquitoes exposed to higher temperatures are more likely to favour plant nectar over blood, which could reduce the spread of malaria in a warmer climate.
Read the full article (in Swedish).