Decoding the genome of bloodsucking midge Forcipomyia taiwana (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae): Insights into odorant receptor expansion

In conclusion, our study not only highlights the unique olfactory repertoire of ceratopogonid biting midges but also sets the stage for future studies into the genetic underpinnings of their unique biological traits and ecological strategies.PMID:38570118 | DOI:10.1016/j.ibmb.2024.104115

Source: Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - April 3, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Ming-Der Lin Chia-Hsien Chuang Chih-Hsin Kao Shu-Hwa Chen Szu-Chieh Wang Ping-Heng Hsieh Guan-Yu Chen Chun-Chia Mao Jeng-Yi Li Mei-Yeh Jade Lu Chung-Yen Lin Source Type: research