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Mosquito Screens Found To Be Cheap And Effective In Malaria Prevention
Trials of a screen-based
malaria prevention programme
in 500 homes in The Gambia,
Africa, have led to a 50 per
cent reduction in malaria
... > full story
Termites Create Sustainable Monoculture Fungus Farming
Food production of modern
human societies is mostly
based on large-scale
monoculture crops, but it
now appears that advanced
... > full story
On the Origin of Nematodes: Phylogenetic Tree of World's Most Numerous Group of Animals
Scientists have published
the largest nematode
phylogenetic tree up until
now. It contains over 1,200
species and is entirely
... > full story
Lyme Disease Vaccine? Tick Saliva Found to Protect Mice from Lyme Disease
A protein found in the
saliva of ticks helps
protect mice from developing
Lyme disease, researchers
have discovered. The
... > full story
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Insect Resistance to Bt Crops Can Be Predicted, Monitored and Managed
November 24, 2009 — With Bt crop acreage increasing worldwide, incorporating enhanced understanding of observed patterns of field-evolved resistance into future resistance management strategies can help to minimize the ... > full story -
The Benefits of Stress ... in Plants
November 19, 2009 — Certain wild flax plants growing in poor soils have succeeded in balancing the stress in their lives -- these plants are less likely to experience infection from a fungal pathogen. The new study ... > full story -
Are Sterile Mosquitoes the Answer to Malaria Elimination?
November 17, 2009 — The Sterile Insect Technique, the release of sexually sterile male insects to wipe out a pest population, is one suggested solution to the problem of malaria in Africa. A new article reviews the ... > full story -
Ladybugs Taken Hostage by Wasps
November 17, 2009 — Are ladybugs being overtaken by wasps? An entomologist is investigating a type of wasp present in Quebec that forces ladybugs to carry their larvae. These wasps lay their eggs on the ladybug's body, ... > full story -
Population Movement Can Be Critical Factor in Dengue's Spread
November 12, 2009 — Human movement is a key factor of dengue virus inflow in Rio de Janeiro, according to results from researchers in Brazil. The results, based on data from a severe epidemic in 2007-2008, contribute to ... > full story -
In The War Between The Sexes, The One With The Closest Fungal Relationship Wins
November 12, 2009 — The war between the sexes has been fought on many fronts throughout time -- from humans to birds to insects, the animal kingdom is replete with species involved in their own skirmishes. A recent ... > full story -
New Explanation For Nature's Hardiest Life Form
November 12, 2009 — Got food poisoning? The cause might be bacterial spores, en extremely hardy survival form of bacteria, a nightmare for health care and the food industry and an enigma for scientists. Spore-forming ... > full story -
Understanding Plant Reactions To Environment
November 12, 2009 — Scientists have identified biomarkers in rice -- 17 markers thus far that can follow changes in metabolism rapidly across a large number of plant samples. The technique is called metabolite ... > full story -
DNA Barcodes: Creative New Uses Span Health, Fraud, Smuggling, History, More
November 12, 2009 — Some 350 experts from 50 nations gathering in Mexico for their 3rd global meeting will outline the latest creative applications of DNA barcoding, including several projects related to human health, ... > full story -
Anchovy Parasite Hazard Varies Depending On Origin Of Fish, Study Finds
November 11, 2009 — Researchers in Spain have confirmed a higher presence of the parasite Anisakis in anchovies of the Atlantic South East coast and the Mediterranean North West coast, and they insist on freezing or ... > full story
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