If a drug can be found that blocks SPR in mosquitoes, the researchers say, it could help combat malaria: Mosquito populations might crash as ever-frisky females mate instead of laying eggs.

• 研究者说，如果发现一种药物能够阻断蚊子的性缩氨酸受体，它将帮助对抗疟疾：蚊子的数量会因为持续活跃的雌性用交配代替产卵而崩溃。