All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness ...

The monarch butterfly is a beautiful and colorful creature, but it takes a while to reach that part of its adult life.

Identification of cellulolytic microbes Microbial colonies grown on CMC plate directly from the insect guts or after enrichment in filter paper were selected for the identification based on their size ...

Detection of insect pests in the agricultural field, which is useful in achieving smart agriculture, has attracted considerable attention. In particular, automatically monitoring the number of crop ...

Previous studies have reported the genome-wide identification of genes involved in JH biosynthesis, metabolic degradation, or signaling in several insect species, such as the JH biosynthesis-related ...

The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community ...

In quantitative PCR assay, the quantification range was from 0.01 to 100% in 100 ng of the genome DNA template, and in the detection of 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0% levels of three insect resistant cotton lines ...

“How the insect produces laccaic acid has remained a source of mystery. For decades, scientists have unsuccessfully hunted for genes coding for its synthesis in the insect’s genome,” IISc said.

PHOENIX — A multidisciplinary team helped to quickly identify potential rabies exposures after a bat was seen in a hospital, leading to timely post-exposure vaccinations for interested patients ...

When the caterpillar reaches a critical size, it stops eating and finds a safe place to transform. It attaches itself to a support (branch or leaf) and forms a protective casing called a chrysalis or ...

Tiny Asian needle ant packs powerful, potentially fatal, sting. Compare it to Florida fire ant They're invasive and spreading. They sting. And their venom can be deadly for some people ...