Claudia Anderson, CEO of Elements of Nature Corp., announced the launch of the company’s Tri-Bite-Me natural insect repellent that provides effective protection even against mosquitoes infected with the Zika virus. “People are very concerned with diseases linked to insects and toxic chemicals in products,” said Anderson.
Category: Entomology
UI gets $1.8 million from CDC to study bug-borne diseases
… relate to weather and types of vegetation. Information will be shared with other academic institutions and public health departments, with the goal being to create partnerships that can lead to steps to minimize the spread of diseases spread by …
Tick-borne Lyme disease exploding in Michigan
… their doctors – often don’t test for it. Doctors also don’t always report finding Lyme disease to their local public health department, said Erik Foster, an entomologist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a co-author of …
St. Albert to consider bylaw changes to allow urbana
St. Albert residents may soon find the city abuzz with the sweet sound of honeybee hives in backyards across the city. Council unanimously approved a motion directing administration to develop the policies and bylaw amendments that would be required to allow beekeeping in the city, with a budget of $15,000.
IU study shows how fruit fly growth shares biochemical similarities with cancer cells
Scientists who study a molecule known to play a role in certain types of cancers and neurodegenerative disorders have a powerful new tool to study this compound due to research conducted at Indiana University. The study, published Jan. 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , shows how the extreme growth experienced by fruit flies in their earliest stage of life shares biochemical similarities with the growth of cancer cells.
IU study shows how fruit fly growth shares biochemical similarities with cancer cells
Scientists who study a molecule known to play a role in certain types of cancers and neurodegenerative disorders have a powerful new tool to study this compound due to research conducted at Indiana University. The study, published Jan. 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , shows how the extreme growth experienced by fruit flies in their earliest stage of life shares biochemical similarities with the growth of cancer cells.
Neglected veterans a priority for Shulkin
… General report issued in 2015 found that there were 800,000 stalled records for veterans who were enrolling in health care. Of that number, 307,000 belonged to veterans who died. A separate horror story reported last summer involved a vermin …
U.S. scientists activate predatory behavior in mice
PanARMENIAN.Net – U.S. scientists have ramped up predatory behavior in mice by stimulating a region of the brain known for its role in emotions like fear and pleasure, AFP cited a study published Thursday, January 12 as saying. The experiment turned the lab mice into super-eating machines, vigorously attacking food, bottle caps, and sticks as prey, said the findings in the journal Cell.
Houston Restaurants: The worst violations from July – December…
… the chute, under, and all corners of the ice-machine. Do not use the equipment until quarantine has been lifted by health officer. Chuy’s 2706 Westheimer Houston, TX 77098 Week of (Nov. 15 – Nov. 21, 2016) Demerits: 45 Inspection Highlights: …
Global Insect Repellent Market Outlook 2016: Industry Insights,…
Latest Research Report on Insect Repellent Market 2016: Industry Size, Share, Analysis, Price, Strategy, Segment, Trends, Key, Development, Forecast to 2021 There are 13 Chapters to deeply display the global Insect Repellent market.
Volunteers get bit to test new strategy for malaria vaccine
… vaccine candidate, made with pieces of the parasite, protects only about a third of children. Still, the World Health Organization plans pilot projects in Africa in 2018 to test whether the partial protection offers enough benefit for widespread …
Study confirms presence of ticks carrying Lyme disease in eastern national parks
… the risk of Lyme disease. “Tick-borne diseases are preventable and treatable,” she said. “They are a serious public health problem, but the burden of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and poor mental health is so much greater, and …
Rats and cockroaches found in NHS hospitals as cost of tackling them spirals
… Trust said: “We take all pest control matters very seriously and deal with them swiftly. “As a large provider of health services in London, the importance of high standards of cleanliness means a robust approach to incidents and prevention is …
Ant-Like Bees Discovered in North American Deserts
Two species of ant-like males, which are completely different in appearance from their mates. Credit: Zach Portman, Utah State University Perdita is one of the most diverse genuses of bees ranging from deserts of southwestern United States to the arid lands of Mexico.
Researchers Develop First Chikungunya Vaccine From Benign Insect-Specific Virus
Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed the first vaccine for chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus that doesn’t have any effect on people, making the vaccine safe and effective. The newly developed vaccine quickly produces a strong immune defense and completely protects mice and nonhuman primates from disease when exposed to the chikungunya virus.