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This Cellulose Nanocrystal Material Repels Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are responsible for 350 million human illnesses each year, and climate change will only make things worse.

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According to a recent New Atlas article, researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a new material, made from cellulose nanocrystals, that’s capable of rendering objects invisible to mosquitoes. The material is biodegradable and non-toxic, and could be used to create mosquito nets and clothing that provide enhanced protection against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

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