Lori Stevens, University of Vermont (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption A close look at kissing bugs revealed to University of Vermont biologist Lori Stevens that a surprising number of them feast on people. Her new study, published by the US Centers for Disease Control, shows that the bugs might bring a little-known -- but dangerous -- tropical disease north into the US. Credit Joshua Brown, 2012 Usage Restrictions with associated story License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.