Richard Levine
Epigenetics could alter the way we breed crops for drought and climate change
New techniques allow researchers to change the way crops behave and handle adverse conditions--without actually altering the plants' underlying DNA ...
Micro RNA: Genetic suppression might control insect-borne diseases and limit pesticide use
New methods of controlling mosquitos without chemicals include releasing sterile males, spreading confusing pheromones and, most recently, disrupting egg development ...
Are neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments endangering wild bees?
Environmentalists often blame neonicotinoid insecticides for the plight of wild bee species. But the science doesn't support this hypothesis, and ...
Scientists challenge Center for Biological Diversity report claiming wild bees near extinction
An environmental group's report grabbed headlines for claiming 1 in 4 wild bee species is at risk of extinction. Many ...
Environmental activist hypocrisy? ‘No’ to GMO mosquito but ‘yes’ to irradiated screwworm fly
Voters in Florida have approved a trial release of sterile, GM mosquitoes, which could reduce wild populations of disease-carrying ones ...
Field trial in Brazilian city with GM mosquitoes reduces dengue cases by 91%
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. [A] technique that modifies ...
Biotechnology could save trees decimated by invasive insects, disease
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. . . .[A]ccording to ...
Entomology study: Neonicotinoids increase yields for most rice farmers
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. In October 2014, the ...
Why Norman Borlaug is a hero
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Most people in the ...
Talking Biotech: Insects, crop protection–and Barbara McClintock on the $10 bill?
Richard Levine discusses protecing crops from pests; Folta and Levine discuss putting Barbara McClintock on the $10 bill ...
