Pesticides – News and Features

A study reveals the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito has spread to Yemen, previously unaffected by this species. Genetic analysis shows the mosquito’s connection to East Africa and highlights its resistance to insecticides.

Research reveals that male Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes use the sound of female wingbeats to activate their vision and locate mates in crowded swarms. This discovery could lead to innovative mosquito traps and improved malaria control strategies.

Jeffery Zonderman, senior vice-president at Bruker Applied MS, joined Technology Networks for an interview at this year's American Society for Mass Spectrometry event.

Organic farming and flower strips promote the health of honeybees, encouraging stronger colony growth.

Technology Networks recently spoke with Dr. Holly Lee and Dr. Craig Butt from SCIEX to learn more about the analytical challenges of detecting PFAS and SCIEX’s 7500+ system to aid developments in mass spectrometry.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a way to fingerprint "forever chemicals", which could help authorities trace them to their source when they end up in aquifers, waterways or soil.

Increased rates of stillborn births were seen among people who lived near areas where pesticides were used during their first trimester of pregnancy or pre-conception.

A recent study, from the University of Michigan, discovered that elevated levels of metals in the blood and urine may raise the risk of being diagnosed with (and dying from) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Researchers reporting in ACS’ Nano Letters have developed a high-tech imaging method to detect pesticide contamination at low levels, and its application on fruits reveals that current food safety practices may be insufficient.

Researchers have discovered that blowflies are carrying the bird flu virus in southern Japan, introducing a new route of transmission and highlighting the need for countermeasures to control disease spread.