West Nile virus reemerged and spread to new areas in Greece in 2017
West Nile virus (WNV), which is transmitted via mosquito bites, reemerged and spread to new territories of Greece in 2017 following a two-year hiatus...
Using the right plants can reduce indoor pollution and save energy
A plant physiologist concludes that a better knowledge of plant physiology, along with integration of smart-sensor-controlled air cleaning technologies, could improve indoor air quality...
The microbiome of a native plant is much more resilient than expected
The microbiome, which consists of all microorganisms that live on or in plants, animals and also humans, is important for the health and development...
How does plant DNA avoid the ravages of UV radiation?
Plants can't come in from the sun or slather on sunblock; instead they have a super robust DNA repair kit to combat UV radiation....
Extreme climate variability destabilizing West Coast ecosystems
Extreme climate variability over the last century in western North America may be destabilizing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Newly identified bacteria may help bees nourish their young
Researchers have isolated three previously unknown bacterial species from wild bees and flowers. The bacteria, which belong to the genus Lactobacillus, may play a...
Pepper plants sop up personal care product antibiotics
It sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of...
Wildfire smoke associated with more ER visits for heart, stroke ailments among seniors
Exposure to smoke from wildfires was associated with increased rates of emergency room visits for heart- and stroke-related illness, especially among adults age 65...
Rats, cats, and people trade-off as main course for mosquitoes in Baltimore, Md.
Understanding how neighborhood dynamics regulate mosquito bites is key to managing diseases like West Nile virus and Zika virus. Today in Parasites & Vectors,...
Those living near oil and gas facilities may be at higher risk of disease
People living near oil and gas facilities along Colorado's Northern Front Range may be exposed to hazardous air pollutants, including carcinogens like benzene, that...
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