New Way to Control Locust Pests Using Gene Technology
Scientists discovered that a specific protein called LmProsβ3 is essential for keeping locusts healthy and alive. By using a technique called RNA interference …
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How Caterpillars Change Their Stomachs Based on What They Eat
Scientists studied how the diamondback moth caterpillar—a pest that damages crops worldwide—changes its digestive system depending on what plant it eats. Using …
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Scientists discovered a gene called PLK1 that controls important processes in locusts, including how they eat, grow, and shed their skin. When researchers …
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