Investigating the influence of two major Ionotropic Receptors on Aedes aegypti mosquito acoustic behaviors

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I have successfully generated an IR21a homozygous negative mutant and investigated the influence of temperature on male mutant hearing systems. No significant changes in hearing sensitivity have been found, though this mutant appears to demonstrate altered humidity sensation rather than thermosensation. Interestingly, the distribution of IR21a in Aedes mosquitoes appear distinct from other mosquito species, potentially suggesting changes in function.I am currently generating an Ir25a homozygous negative mutant so that I can also perform assays on this line. I am also expanding my research into other Ionotropic Receptors which I have identified in ear tissues to investigate their potential role in hearing thermosensitivity.