This study looked at the factors that affect the susceptibility of a type of insect called N. lugens to insecticides. The results suggest that environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, may have a bigger impact on the insect’s susceptibility than its genetics. The study also found that the insect’s microbiome (the bacteria living in its gut) plays a role in its susceptibility to insecticides. The researchers identified certain bacteria that were more common in insects that were more resistant to insecticides. They also found that certain genes in the insect were related to its susceptibility to different insecticides. The study suggests that changes in the environment, such as climate change, could impact the diversity of the insect’s microbiome and ultimately affect its susceptibility to insecticides.
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The Bug-Gut Connection: The Secret to Insecticide Resistance!
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