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Research Aims for Insecticide That Targets Malaria Mosquitoes
A team of scientists is
working toward an
insecticide that would
target malaria-carrying
mosquitoes but do no harm to
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New Target to Boost Plant Resistance to Insects and Pathogens Identified
Plants have evolved unique
and sophisticated immune
systems to defend themselves
against insects and
pathogens. Plant hormones
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Ants and Carnivorous Plants Conspire for Mutualistic Feeding
An insect-eating pitcher
plant teams up with ants to
prevent mosquito larvae from
stealing its nutrients,
according to new research. ... > full story
Mosquito Behavior May Be Immune Response, Not Parasite Manipulation
Malaria-carrying mosquitoes
appear to be manipulated by
the parasites they carry,
but this manipulation may
simply be part of the
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Small but Speedy: Short Plants Live in the Evolutionary Fast Lane
May 21, 2013 — Biologists have known for a long time that some creatures evolve more quickly than others. Exactly why isn't well understood, particularly for plants. But it may be that height plays a role. Shorter ... > full story -
'Whodunnit' of Irish Potato Famine Solved
May 21, 2013 — An international team of scientists reveals that a unique strain of potato blight they call HERB-1 triggered the Irish potato famine of the mid-19th ... > full story -
Parasitic Wasps Use Calcium Pump to Block Fruit Fly Immunity
May 20, 2013 — Parasitic wasps switch off the immune systems of fruit flies by draining calcium from the flies' blood cells, a finding that offers new insight into how pathogens break through a host's defenses. ... > full story -
Asian Lady Beetles Use Biological Weapons Against Their European Relatives
May 16, 2013 — Once introduced for biological pest control, Asian lady beetle populations have been increasing uncontrollably. Scientists have now found the reason for the animal's success. Its body fluid contains ... > full story -
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Malaria Infected Mosquitoes More Attracted to Human Odor Than Uninfected Mosquitoes
May 15, 2013 — Female mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites are significantly more attracted to human odor than uninfected mosquitoes, according to new research. Scientists will now attempt to find out how ... > full story -
Frog Once Imported for Pregnancy Testing Brought Deadly Amphibian Disease to U.S.
May 15, 2013 — African frogs, originally imported for early 20th century pregnancy tests, carried a deadly amphibian disease to the US, according to new findings. African Clawed Frogs have long been suspected of ... > full story -
No Idle Chatter: Malaria Parasites 'Talk' to Each Other
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have made the surprise discovery that malaria parasites can 'talk' to each other -- a social behavior to ensure the parasite's survival and improve its chances of being transmitted to ... > full story -
Flower Power Fights Orchard Pests
May 14, 2013 — Researchers have found they can control one of fruit growers' more severe pests, aphids, with a remarkably benign tool: flowers. The discovery is a boon for organic as well as conventional tree fruit ... > full story -
Level of Dengue Virus Needed for Transmission Defined
May 13, 2013 — Researchers have identified the dose of dengue virus in human blood that is required to infect mosquitoes when they bite. Mosquitoes are essential for transmitting the virus between people so the ... > full story -
Global Warming Trends Contribute to Spread of West Nile Virus to New Regions in Europe
May 13, 2013 — Global warming trends have a significant influence on the spread of West Nile Virus to new regions in Europe and neighboring countries, where the disease wasn’t present before, according to a ... > full story
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