Like recombinant DNA before it, gene editing has the potential to transform medicine, agriculture and more. CRISPR is now used by thousands of biologists in labs across the globe. A revolution in food ...

Mosquitoes cause around a million deaths per year. So, scientists are coming up with genetic engineering techniques that ...

South African lab technician Nozipho Mlotshwa was waiting for the test results for a potential HIV vaccine, which has eluded scientists for decades, when the order came from USAID to stop work. The fi ...

Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Bird Friendly… Certification labels for products like chocolate or coffee offer a guarantee of sustainability, but how sustainable are they really? Is paying a ...

The coypu has become a real nightmare for European ecosystems. This harmless-looking exotic animal has rapidly invaded many ...

A farmer notices an unfamiliar insect on a leaf. Is this a pollinator? Or a pest? Good news at harvest time? Or bad? Need to ...

In line with the newly agreed-upon import conditions, all apples exported from South Africa to Thailand must meet specific ...

But if you have an infestation, just remember, “the battle of bedbugs is more psychological than anything else,” says Richard Kane, the founder of Bed Bug Pest Prep NYC. “Getting rid of them ...

To help you identify and manage this disease, UC IPM has recently updated the Pest Notes: Phytophthora Root and Crown Rot fact sheet. Authored by UCCE advisors Jim Downer, Steven Swain, and Ed Perry, ...

Rat populations are growing in cities around the world because of climate change. A new study explains why this is happening now and what we can do about it.

What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman’s reproductive tract. It can affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. PID can cause ...