In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBiology report The irritant receptor #TRPA1 mediates the #mosquito repellent effect of #catnip @MarcusStensmyr @Biology_LU @Nuneurobio https://t.co/ja4dSi6REu https://t.co/woTl5c0AiX
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip.
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The discussions highlight excitement about the discovery, with expressions like 'cool stuff' and comments noting the science's connection to historical ideas, indicating an appreciation for both the novelty and relevance. The tone is generally positive, with emphasis on the safety and applicability of using catnip as a natural repellent, driven by words like 'incredible' and 'powerful.' The references to detailed scientific aspects, such as receptor activation and genetic differences, demonstrate engagement with the technical content and its broader implications.
Most comments express interest and appreciation for the scientific findings, with some explicitly labeling it as 'cool' or 'interesting', suggesting a general agreement on its relevance.
Posts show high curiosity, with mentions of related topics like mosquito repellent and references to historical figures like Pliny the Elder, indicating active interest in both the science and its applications.
Several discussions refer to the implications of the research, such as safety and potential applications, reflecting a medium level of deep engagement.
While the posts recognize the significance of the study, especially in terms of natural insect repellents, they mainly discuss potential impacts rather than immediate practical or societal change.
Abstract in brief
- The study shows that the irritant receptor TRPA1 plays a key role in how catnip repels insects like flies and mosquitoes by directly activating this receptor.
- Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, can induce this effect both in lab environments and in living insects, but not all variants of TRPA1 respond to it, indicating some genetic differences.
- Unlike some irritants like tear gas, catnip does not activate human TRPA1, suggesting it could be used as a safe, insect-specific repellent targeting insect TRPA1 without affecting humans.
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Most liked on X and BlueskySuch an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/aHT8GOE0pL
cool stuff https://t.co/MyljEoU4Ms
I have never seen a more adorable graphical abstract than this, showing Pliny the Elder repelling mosquitoes with catnip. Inspired by Pliny, @MarcusStensmyr and @GallioLab show that catnip compounds repel insects (but not scorpions) via TRPA1 activation. https://t.co/FJK7HzSwUQ
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/9j7hMLdBn9
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/w6EkAs0f1a
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New Research on Catnip as an Effective Insect Repellent
Recent studies reveal that catnip compounds activate the irritant receptor TRPA1, effectively repelling mosquitoes and flies. Unlike irritants like tear gas, catnip targets insect TRPA1 without affecting humans…
The Scientific Explanation Behind Cats' Reaction to Catnip
Most cats go crazy over catnip. New research explains why cats react to it using the irritant receptor TRPA1, which triggers their euphoric response. Interestingly, catnip may serve as a safe, insect-specific repellent…
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@deaflibertarian catnip is an incredible mosquito repellent https://t.co/vlUVQ5efxX
RT @TrendsParasitol: In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBi…
RT @TrendsParasitol: In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBi…
RT @TrendsParasitol: In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBi…
RT @TrendsParasitol: In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBi…
RT @TrendsParasitol: In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBi…
RT @TrendsParasitol: In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBi…
In honor of #WorldMosquitoDay this Friday, check out @CellPressNews collection https://t.co/YMDny2dZTA with @CurrentBiology report The irritant receptor #TRPA1 mediates the #mosquito repellent effect of #catnip @MarcusStensmyr @Biology_LU @Nuneurobio https://t.co/ja4dSi6REu https://t.co/woTl5c0AiX
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/pS27IdDsnF #biology #cell
RT @RahmanLab: cool stuff https://t.co/MyljEoU4Ms
RT @RahmanLab: cool stuff https://t.co/MyljEoU4Ms
cool stuff https://t.co/MyljEoU4Ms
RT @interactivefly: Melo, N., Capek, M., Arenas, O. M., Afify, A., Yilmaz, A., Potter, C. J., Laminette, P. J., Para, A., Gallio, M. and St…
Melo, N., Capek, M., Arenas, O. M., Afify, A., Yilmaz, A., Potter, C. J., Laminette, P. J., Para, A., Gallio, M. and Stensmyr, M. C. (2021). The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip. Curr Biol. https://t.co/nF8hGXRomx
RT @baldwyn_torto: The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/9j7hMLdBn9
Catnip a powerful New (Rediscovered) Bug Repellent https://t.co/e5jHyUOAxL via @YouTube #catnip, #mosquitos , #insects #repellent, #repellant, #insecticides, #Nepetalactone, #ankyrin , #TRPA1, #ants , #flies, #arthropods, #invertebrates, #deetalternative, #catnipoil, #iridoids
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/9j7hMLdBn9
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip (Would it be as safe to humans as DEET?) https://t.co/jvH9UI4XC9 https://t.co/QBWuC1sToT
RT @papersofnote: I have never seen a more adorable graphical abstract than this, showing Pliny the Elder repelling mosquitoes with catnip.…
I have never seen a more adorable graphical abstract than this, showing Pliny the Elder repelling mosquitoes with catnip. Inspired by Pliny, @MarcusStensmyr and @GallioLab show that catnip compounds repel insects (but not scorpions) via TRPA1 activation. https://t.co/FJK7HzSwUQ
RT @mosquito_papers: The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/w6EkAs0f1a
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/w6EkAs0f1a
The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/EwqbDadKaQ
I've been in many situations where flies and mosquitoes make it impossible to be outside. Nice science explaining how natural extracts from herbs help. The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/ycY7p58kAI
RT @peter_leaf: Such an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip h…
RT @peter_leaf: Such an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip h…
RT @peter_leaf: Such an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip h…
@CurrentBiology has always had the most interesting papers. This one even references Pliny the Elder! And tests one of his ideas. The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/5ih9oAJAfs
RT @peter_leaf: Such an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip h…
RT @peter_leaf: Such an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip h…
Such an interesting finding! I like it! ---> The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip https://t.co/aHT8GOE0pL
"The irritant receptor TRPA1 mediates the mosquito repellent effect of catnip" in @CurrentBiology by @MarcusStensmyr @Njelvez @GallioLab @flyknows TRPA1 does almost everything: olfaction, mechanosensation, gustation, thermataxis
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