Ponderings of a Scientist

moderately useless musings on the World as I see it

Organism of the Week - West Nile free zone

Category: Organism of the Week            Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 4:04 pm

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“Skin secretions from five Australian frog species, including the green tree frog (pictured), might be the source of next-generation natural mosquito repellents. New research shows that mice with frog fluids placed on their tails received fewer bites than mice without the amphibians’ juices.” - National Geographic

Comment by Tyler Zaffuto

July 3, 2011 @ 2:33 pm

This is a wonderful write-up. Thank you for taking a few minutes to explain all of this out for folks. It truly is a great guide!

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