Mosquitoes get the ‘I’m full’ signal from their butts, not their brains

Mosquitoes stop feeding because signals from rectal cells tell them they’re full, offering a target for preventing human bites.Mosquitoes stop feeding because signals from rectal cells tell them they’re full, offering a target for preventing human bites.  

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