Around the world, insects wreak havoc on public health as carriers of infectious diseases such as malaria and Zika virus. People in some regions...
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Around the world, insects wreak havoc on public health as carriers of infectious diseases such as malaria and Zika virus. People in some regions mitigate these risks by deterring the pests from reaching humans, such as with netting and insect-repelling sprays. Those in other areas use pesticides to kill the creepy crawlies, but these can have damaging effects on surrounding ecosystems. Asha Wijegunawardana, an animal biotechnologist at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, is approaching vector control from a different angle: sterile insect techniques. In her lab, Wijegunawardana uses genetic modification approaches to reduce various endemic pests’ abilities to reproduce or carry disease. “I...
Around the world, insects wreak havoc on public health as carriers of infectious diseases such as malaria and Zika virus. People in some regions...
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Once confined to Latin America, Chagas disease – a potentially deadly parasitic infection that is spread in a gross way – is now endemic in the...
The insects’ brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes –...
Excessive alcohol consumption is a serious issue worldwide, often leading to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and contributing to mental health problems...
Excessive alcohol consumption is a serious issue worldwide, often leading to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and contributing to mental health problems...
(StatePoint) Discussing family health history and inherited conditions may not be easy, but these conversations are critical. Many people may not...
(StatePoint) Discussing family health history and inherited conditions may not be easy, but these conversations are critical. Many people may not...
(StatePoint) Discussing family health history and inherited conditions may not be easy, but these conversations are critical. Many people may not...
Yes, pesticides are poisons. These chemicals that we use around our homes, as if they were pristine spring water, are highly toxic.