Joshua ShavitAug 27, 2021Protecting gardens and crops from insects using the ‘smell of fear’For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields.
Joshua ShavitAug 27, 2021Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spreadNew U.S. Army-funded research uses gene editing to render certain male mosquitoes infertile and slow the spread of these diseases.
Joseph ShavitMay 20, 2021'Enlightened' scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatmentsThere are many reasons why fireflies glow. One of the best-known examples of bioluminescent beings in nature, fireflies use their light...