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Poor Use of Collision Warning Systems Makes Fish More Prone to Crashes Than...
While logic suggests that flying insects may be more likely to suffer from crashes and collisions, a new study reveals that it is the fish that are more prone to crashes as they do not use their...
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Key Protein Could Put Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs in Handcuffs
Staph infections that become resistant to multiple antibiotics don't happen because the bacteria themselves adapt to the drugs. It happens because of a kind of genetic parasite they carry called a...
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Single Tick Bite may Risk More Than One Pathogen Attack
Individuals who are bitten by a blacklegged tick have a higher risk of being exposed to more than one pathogen at the same time. The new research, published online today in the journal emPLOS ONE/em,...
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Scientists Find Ways to Keep Insects Off This Summer
Researchers have come up with the ways with which one can identify the insects that are harmful, the diseases they carry and how to safely avoid them during summer means an increase in bug and insect...
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Insect Diet may Have Resulted in Developing Big Brains of Human Ancestors
A lean-season diet of hard-to-reach ants, slugs and other bugs may have spurred the development of bigger brains and higher-level cognitive functions in the ancestors of humans and other primates,...
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Clinical Trials Lack Transparency: BU Study
Even after years of completion of drug clinical trials, especially those funded by industry, a significant percentage of completed drug clinical trials are not disclosed to public - a trend that...
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Sugary Bug Turn Antibodies in Its Favour
Pathogenic bacteria are usually destroyed by antibodies, but a lung-damaging bacterium turns the body's antibody response in its favour, suggests a study published in emThe Journal of Experimental...
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German Experts Said Ebola Scare in Woman Could be Stomach Bug
German infectious diseases experts said that a woman whose health condition had sparked an Ebola scare Tuesday likely suffered from a gastrointestinal infection instead. Authorities rushed a...
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BU Study: Higher Gun Ownership Rates Linked to Increase in Non-Stranger...
States with higher estimated rates of gun ownership experience a higher incidence of non-stranger firearms homicides, a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher has...
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'Fish N Chips' may Ward Off Winter Bugs
An enzyme found in Atlantic cod is good for fighting against the cold and flu viruses, says a new research. The research found that trypsin, a chemical in the fish, counteracts infection, decreases...
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MRSA Bugs Linked to Livestock are Found in UK Hospitals
A study suggests that some MRSA bugs in UK hospitals can be traced back to a type of bacteria found in farm animals. A strain of drug-resistant bacteria carried by some livestock - the MRSA strain...
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Bed Bugs and the Risk of Chagas Disease
A new study from Penn Medicine researchers in the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics reveals that bed bugs can transmit a parasite that causes Chagas disease. Chagas disease is mostly...
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Accidental Discovery of New Assassin Bug
A new species of assassin bug was discovered by accident, when scientists were working on the nymphs of three known species. Dr. J. E. McPherson, professor emeritus at Southern Illinois University,...
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25-Year-Old Indian Fan Of 'Man Vs. Wild' In West Bengal Eats Snails And Insects
Inspired by 'Man vs. Wild', a survival television series hosted by British adventurer Bear Grylls, a man in West Benga in Eastern India has changed his eating habits and relishes 'delicacies' like raw...
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Insects Found Inside Baby Food Packs, Company Recalling Its Products
Cow (and) Gate, a baby food company is recalling a batch of its 'Sunny Start My First Banana Muesli' packs after receiving complaints of insects found in it.Parents have been warned not to use its...
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Bed Bugs Prefer Red And Black Color for Their Hiding Places
Bed bugs also have a favourite color. Researchers from the University of Florida and Union College in Lincoln, NE wondered whether bed bugs preferred certain colors for their hiding places, so they...
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Common Stomach Bug Costs (Dollor) 64 Billion Per Year
Norovirus, a common, highly contagious and sometimes deadly stomach bug costs the world some (Dollor) 64 billion dollars per year, mainly in lost productivity, researchers said. "You only seem to hear...
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Culturing of Human Gut Microbes Raises Hopes for Using Bugs as Drugs
Human intestines are a major host for millions of microorganisms, which play a crucial role in determining the overall health. Disturbances in the gut flora can lead to many complications such as...
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Invasive Insects and Pathogens Could Cause Billions in Damages to Agriculture
Invasive pests and diseases are a major threat to agriculture, natural ecosystems and society in general. Such invasive insects and pathogens could be a multi-billion- dollar threat to global...
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Sulfoxaflor is Less Harmful to Insect Predators Than Broad-Spectrum...
The selective insecticide sulfoxaflor is just as effective at controlling soybean aphids (iAphis glycines/i) as broad-spectrum insecticides, without causing significant harm to some beneficial...
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Insect Bite Disease Scrub Typhus Claims 24 Lives in Himachal
Twenty-four patients suffering from scrub typhus, have died in Himachal Pradesh, India. The disease is caused by the bite of an infected mite found in areas with heavy scrub vegetation. "The total...
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Novel Way to Attack the Food Bug 'Campylobacter Bacteria'
iCampylobacter/i bacteria are now well recognized as one of the most common cause of food borne enteritis and have surpassed other food bugs such as iSalmonella/i and iShigella/i as causes of illness,...
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Educating Teachers and Students About Bed Bugs Promote Awareness
Schools are often a primary avenue through which the pest can spread, as it hitches a ride from one place to another in clothes and book bags. Educating teachers and students about bed bugs, parasitic...
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New Class of Peptides Discovered from Bacteria Helps to Kill Insect Larva
A number of active pharmaceutical ingredients are often produced from nature. Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals have understood that pathogens are found to develop quick resistance for...
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Using Insect Parasite Genes to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases
emWolbachia/em is a lesser known parasite because it only infects bugs: millions and millions of species of insects, spiders, centipedes and other arthropods all around the globe. The secret to the...
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Check Preparedness Against Vector Borne Diseases in Hospitals
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda directed health officials to conduct regular supervisory visits to hospitals to check the preparedness against vector-borne diseases, and if needed, provide on the...
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Munching on Edible Insects Can Bring Down Harmful Emissions
Cutting down on red meat and eating more insects could help tackle climate change by reducing harmful emissions linked to livestock production, research suggests. Replacing half of the meat eaten...
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Beware! Bed Bugs are Attracted to Dirty Laundry
Nocturnal blood-sucking insects such as bed bugs are attracted to dirty laundry and increase the chance of infestations. People should keep their dirty laundry in sealed bags, especially when staying...
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Platypus Milk may Help Fight Super Bugs
bHighlights/b ul class=group-list punch-points liThe milk of the platypus has been found to contain unique antibacterial properties that could be used to fight super bugs./li liAfter artificially...
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Insect Milk - The Next Superfood
A South African company has started to sell 'Entomilk' - a special milk made from farmed insects, as the next superfood. "Think of Entomilk as a sustainable, nature-friendly, nutritious, lactose free,...
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Telemetry may be Used to Track Movements of Kissing Bugs
The insects known as 'kissing bugs' that spread Chagas disease may be traced and tracked with the help of telemetry, a recent research finds. Kissing bugs, also known as triatomine bugs, are a group...
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Cases of Anaphylaxis from Tick Bite Meat Allergy on the Rise
A complex sugar called alpha-gal, found in red meat from beef, pork, and venison, has been identified as the most common cause of anaphylaxis, according to a new study at the American College of...
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Hungry Insects Threaten Food Security in a Warming Climate: Study
New study has evaluated the link between temperature and insects to predict the impact of growing insect populations on future corn, rice and wheat yields -- which combined account for a large portion...
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How Long Do The Insects Repellents Last On The Mosquito Nets?
The duration of insecticide on the surface of mosquito nets is being measured here in this study. Researchers from North Carolina State University and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
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Body-Painting Helps Protect Against Bloodsucking Insects
New study finds that body painting mainly white painted stripes on the body offers protection against blood-sucking insects. It is the first time researchers have successfully shown that body-painting...
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Insect Consumption Attitude Varies Among Omnivores, Vegans, Non-Vegan...
New study finds that many omnivores and non-vegan vegetarians are open to including insects in their diet but, for vegans, that is not an option. The findings of the study are published in the journal...
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Insect Microbiome Provides a Rich Source of New Antibiotics
Medicine was transformed in the 20th century by the discovery and development of antibiotics, the vast majority of which came from soil bacteria. But we seem to have tapped out that supply. Resistance...
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Lab-grown Insect Meat: An Alternative to Conventional Meat Farming
Edible insects could be a superior green alternative for meat farming, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systems/i journal. Livestock...
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Kissing Bugs That Spread Chagas Diseases Discovered
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have identified kissing bugs that spread Chagas disease. The idea is to give public health officials where Chagas is prevalent a new tool to stem the...
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Edible Insects Could be the Wonder Food of the Future
Eating edible insects could be a viable solution to overcome the global food crisis, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iComprehensive Reviews in Food Science...
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What Prompts Parents to Seek Medical Care for Bug Bites in Kids?
Parents are more likely to be concerned about ticks as they are about mosquitoes transmitting disease, when it comes to bug bites, reports a national poll. But as children spend more time outside,...
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People Who Disgust Bugs Adopt Better COVID-19 Hygiene, Says Study
Strong feelings of germ aversion and pathogen disgust were found to be associated with concern about COVID-19 and preventive behavior, revealed University of Connecticut researchers. i "When we feel...
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Tummy Bug Bacteria: New Insights
A new study reveals how Vibrio parahaemolyticus, the marine bacterium commonly responsible for seafood-related stomach upsets, can go dormant and then "wake up". Some of these bacteria are able to...
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Antibiotics' Effectiveness Decreases When Multiple Bugs Present
Even a lower level of one type of microbe in the airways can profoundly affect how other microbes respond to antibiotics, states study published in iThe ISME Journal/i. The results highlight the need...
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Mosquitoes can Become Smart Enough to Sense Insect Repellents - Here's How
bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Mosquito bites not only irritate but also spread lethal viral infections/lili To overcome that, scientists are making mosquitoes repel away from...
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Zero Mission for Eradicating Vector Borne Diseases
Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch 'Zero Mission' to eradicate vector-borne diseases such as Japanese encephalitis, dengue, malaria, typhoid, pneumonia, and Zika virus. The state government...
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Believe It or Not: DNA of Over a Thousand Insect Species in Tea Leaves!
bHighlights:/b ul class="group-list punch-points" liMinute remains stored between dry leaves can help scientists track insects and track population declines/li liScientists are now using eDNA to...
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Google Pixel Watch Bug Counts Calories Inaccurately
Are you a Pixel watch user? If yes, watch out, as Google Pixel Watch shows inaccurate calorie counts. Tech giant Google has confirmed a bug in the Fitbit app of the Pixel Watch that counts calories...
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How Eating Insects Could Combat Weight Gain
bHighlights:/b ul class="group-list" li Chitin, found in insect exoskeletons, activates the immune system and may help counter obesity /li li The immune system plays a crucial role in chitin...
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