🔬 Science
July 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A cheap, homegrown catnip lotion could replace DEET for millions of Ugandans
Source:
The Optimist Daily
Researchers have developed a cheap, natural catnip-based lotion that effectively repels insects, matching DEET in trials and offering a promising health solution for millions in Uganda.
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