pest news

June 20, 2018

Rewiring plant defense genes to reduce crop waste

Plants could be genetically rewired to better resist disease, helping safeguard crop yields worldwide according to new research. Defensive feedback control system developed enables plants to […]
June 20, 2018

Compound made inside human body stops viruses from replicating

A team of researchers has identified the mode of action of viperin, a naturally occurring enzyme in humans and other mammals that is known to have […]
June 20, 2018

Dry landscapes can increase disease transmission

In water-limited landscapes sick animals can have increased contact with healthy individuals, which can facilitate disease transmission. Dry landscapes can increase disease transmission Dry landscapes can […]
June 20, 2018

Lyme disease cases among children are on the rise in western Pennsylvania

Doctors found that cases of Lyme disease in children have increased exponentially in western Pennsylvania. Lyme disease cases among children are on the rise in western […]