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February 8, 2018

First report in decades of a forgotten crop pathogen calls for critical close monitoring

Scientists, breeders, farmers and conservation groups must continue to work in close collaboration to prepare for the potential re-emergence of a forgotten crop pathogen, a new […]
February 8, 2018

New approach to stop transmission of malaria from humans to mosquitoes

Some people develop an immune response following a malaria infection that stops them from infecting other mosquitoes. The antibodies that these people produce are sucked up […]
February 7, 2018

Mind-controlling molecules from wasp venom could someday help Parkinson's patients

After being stung by a parasitic wasp, the American cockroach loses control of its behavior, becoming host to the wasp’s egg. Days later, the hatchling consumes […]
February 7, 2018

Sick bees eat healthier

Scientists have shown that sick bees try to look after themselves by eating healthy food. Sick bees eat healthier Sick bees eat healthier pest-news {$excerpt:n} Home […]