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Biodiversity Loss May Be Contributing to Amphibian-Killing Fungal Infection
September 19, 2011 — Researchers have shown that loss of biodiversity may be contributing to a fungal infection that is killing amphibians around the world, and provides more evidence for why biodiversity is important to ... > full story -
Small Molecule Hobbles Dengue in Vitro and in Vivo
September 19, 2011 — A novel compound inhibits dengue virus, as well as other closely related important human pathogens, according to new ... > full story -
Scientists Develop New Potato Lines to Wage War on Wireworms
September 19, 2011 — When wireworms feast on potatoes, the results aren't pretty: The spuds' surfaces are left punctured, pitted and unappealing. For the past few years, scientists have sought a solution in the form of ... > full story -
New Threat Closes in on Iconic Galápagos Wildlife
September 16, 2011 — Renewed vigilance over the biosecurity of the Galápagos Islands is needed, based on new research on the risk posed by West Nile ... > full story -
First Field-Based Molecular Diagnostic Test for African Sleeping Sickness in Sight
September 15, 2011 — A next-generation molecular test designed specifically for sleeping sickness -- a deadly parasitic disease also known as human African trypanosomiasis -- is ready to enter accelerated field trials in ... > full story -
Cacao Collection Expedition May Yield Weapons for Combating Witches' Broom Disease
September 15, 2011 — Fungi found in the leaves and trunks of wild Peruvian cacao trees offer the potential for biological control of cacao diseases such as witches' broom disease, according to U.S. Department of ... > full story -
Researchers Team With Glowing Cats Against AIDS, Other Diseases; New Technique Gives Cats Protection Genes
September 11, 2011 — Researchers have developed a genome-based immunization strategy to fight feline AIDS and illuminate ways to combat human HIV/AIDS and other ... > full story -
Invasive Forest Insects Cost Homeowners, Taxpayers Billions
September 9, 2011 — Homeowners and taxpayers are picking up most of the tab for damages caused by invasive tree-feeding insects that are inadvertently imported along with packing materials, live plants, and other goods. ... > full storyMore: -
Biology, Crop Injury, and Management of Thrips in Cotton Seedlings
September 9, 2011 — A new article provides a brief summary of the various species of thrips present in US cotton, their plant host range and injury to cotton, a general description of thrips biology, and management ... > full story -
Increasing Rice Production Using Genes from the African Species
September 9, 2011 — Rice is the world’s most commonly used cereal food, feeding half of humanity. However, rice production will have to double within 20 years from now to meet the needs of a growing population. ... > full story
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