Insects feel the heat: Scientists reveal rise in temperature affects ability to reproduce

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 10:31 in Biology & Nature

Even a mild rise in temperature damages insect's ability to reproduce, new research indicates. Insect populations in high latitude countries are the worst affected. Identifying genes linked to increased and decreased reproduction may help understand how insects cope with climate change and controlling insect pests, say the scientists.

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