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Drugs, Vaccines and Therapeutics
by ruth on February 23, 2006
Researchers at the University of Adelaide found, however, that secretions from the dumpy tree frog are more effective in warding off mosquitoes, and hold potential as a natural mosquito repellent. In their study published in the latest issue of Biology Letters, mice given these secretions remained bite-free for approximately 50 minutes compared to 12 minutes for the untreated group.
Additionally, two other species - the desert tree frog and Mjoberg's toadlet - released mosquito repellent odour from their skin, although their secretions were not tested.
Source: Lab Technologist.ComAbout Gloria Gamat: Gloria is a Chemist and a single mom. Gloria also blogs about motherhood at EMothersOnline and about life and travel in the Philippines at The Philippine Culture Blog and at Pinoy Travel Blog respectively.
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Response from:
Josh
(03/28/08 11:51pm)
Wow, that's really cool. So, where would you find these frogs? other than in the desert or in the rainforest!? Like would they be in Arizona or warmer climates like that?
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