Karachi

April 9, 2018

20-year-old mystery of malaria vaccine target solved

The human piece of a malaria infection puzzle has been revealed for the first time, solving a long-standing mystery. A protein displayed on the surface of […]
April 6, 2018

Hybrid swarm in global mega-pest

Scientists have confirmed the hybridization of two of the world’s major pest species, into a new and improved mega-pest. Hybrid swarm in global mega-pest Hybrid swarm […]
April 5, 2018

A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizon

Novel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new project is shedding light […]
April 4, 2018

Lizards, mice, bats and other vertebrates are important pollinators, too

Although less familiar as flower visitors than insect pollinators, vertebrate pollinators are more likely to have coevolved tight relationships of high value to the plants they […]