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Insects\u2019 ability to sense and react to their environment contributes to the persistence of species. Chemosensation is not only instrumental in insects\u2019 identification of food, mates, and predators, but olfaction in particular is influential to geographical distribution and overall survival. Insect endosymbionts have recently been shown to influence the plasticity of these insect olfactory systems, modifying insect behavior in response to volatile signals. Previous studies have unraveled mechanisms involved in the acquisition, maintenance, and transmission of endosymbionts, and other groups have studied effects of endosymbionts on insect reproduction. Yet, little is known about how endosymbionts directly affect transmissibility of insect-borne diseases through mating-independent mechanisms. Even less is known about which and how endosymbionts impact host-seeking behavior in insect vectors of disease. An investigation of the impact of endosymbionts on insect olfactory systems, particularly in harmful insect vectors of human diseases, is thus required. These findings may be useful in devising new, highly-targeted, environmentally-safe strategies for control of insect pests and\/or the diseases they transmit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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