Mosquitoes also fall asleep, haraam, do not get rest, forget to bite - research

New York, Tuesday, June 14, 2022

There is no one in the world who has not been exposed to mosquitoes. Blood is sucked overnight, but research has shown that mosquitoes are also impaired in their sleep, and sleep deprivation does not allow them to detect the taste of blood.

Scientists in Cincinnati have been studying the circadian rhythm on mosquitoes for many years. Circadian Rhythm means the internal clock (bio clock) inside the mosquito that determines the time of awakening of the mosquito as well. Knowing about this biological clock of mosquitoes can determine how to avoid it and prevent the spread of disease. Through the Syracuse Rhythm, scientists help prevent other diseases, such as malaria, because the mosquito's extinction is associated with its awakening.

According to a study, mosquitoes are also experiencing disturbances in the bio-clock, thus disturbing their time to wake up and rest. Mosquitoes that suck human blood are always in a semi-conscious state. The smell of human body and especially blood does not let sleep. When the mosquito is at rest, in fact, it stays in the same position as when it is awake. The only way to break it is to save your body's energy.

According to Samuel, a circadian biologist at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, the circadian cycle of insects is extremely difficult to understand, but some species of mosquitoes have succeeded in understanding the circadian cycle. Aedes aegypti, a well-known species of mosquito, is active throughout the day. Another Culex ppence that stays active in the evening. The third is Anopheles staphylococcus aureus, who prefers to click at night.

The researchers finished the species in a small glass box. Inside which cameras and infrared sensors were installed. Based on this, a watch was kept on the mosquito. Two hours later, the mosquitoes began to sleep. Culex PPS and Aedes aegypti did not respond.

Not only that, they were not impressed by the smell of blood in the lab. His intention was to stay asleep instead of reacting. No change in physical condition was observed. After this inspection, the mosquitoes were kept in tubes that vibrate for a while. 12 hours were kept in such a condition.

The mosquitoes were then pulled out trying to rest quietly instead of attacking the man. While the mosquitoes that had rested were trying to fill the gaps. This means that the mosquito also falls asleep and then forgets to bite or taste the blood. Even the taste of the beloved blood cannot attract. An interesting study on this topic has been published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.