Researchers from IIT Mandi & DBTinStem unveil biochemistry behind the resilience of dengue mosquito eggs
Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Mandi , the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine in Bengaluru , have discovered the biochemical processes that enable the eggs of the Denguecausing mosquito to survive harsh conditions and rejuvenate when favourable conditions return .
This research marks a significant stride in our battle against mosquito-borne diseases , offering hope for more effective vector control measures . The details of this research have been published in the journal PLOS Biology . The paper was co-authored by Dr Baskar Bakthavachalu , Assistant Professor , School of Biosciences and Bioengineering , IIT Mandi along with Ms . Anjana Prasad , Ms . Sreesa Sreedharan , and Dr . Sunil Laxman from Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine ( DBT-inStem ).
The collaborative team reared Aedes aegypti mosquitoes , studying their eggs through a series of innovative experiments . By subjecting the eggs to dehydration and subsequent rehydration , they discovered that the developing larvae undergo specific metabolic changes required for survival .
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