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Ricarda K. von Heynitz

Rockefeller UniversityORCID 0000-0002-3038-3036Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Cross-modal sensory compensation increases mosquito attraction to humans

Takeshi Morita, Nia G. Lyn, Ricarda K. von Heynitz, Olivia V. Goldman, Trevor R. Sorrells, Matthew DeGennaro, Benjamin John Matthews, Leah Houri-Zeevi, Leslie B. Vosshall

The paper identifies a sensory compensation mechanism in female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes where loss of odorant receptor co-receptor Orco leads to enhanced heat detection via upregulated Ir140 in forelegs.

Science Advances · Jan 1, 2025Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

fruitless mutant male mosquitoes gain attraction to human odor

Nipun S. Basrur, Maria Elena De Obaldia, Takeshi Morita, Margaret Herre, Ricarda K. von Heynitz, Yael N. Tsitohay, Leslie B. Vosshall

This study shows that fruitless mutant male mosquitoes become attracted to human odor, revealing a latent host-seeking behavior normally restricted to females.

eLife · Dec 7, 2020Peer-reviewedNeuroscience