"Human TRPA1 activity is suppressed by caffeine (Figure 10), whereas in mice this ion channel is stimulated by caffeine."

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Stinky, bitter, and painful: A novel insect repellent attacks multiple sensory pathways

Crop damage in agriculture and the transmission of vector-borne diseases by insect pests have become worldwide threats nowadays. Chemical treatments such as insecticides and repellents have been a significant strategy against insect pests for centuries.

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