Groundbreaking discovery: Japanese researchers stumble upon a virus in insects that selectively targets male population

[Source] A team of scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, serendipitously stumbled upon a virus that specifically targets male insects – a breakthrough that holds promising potential for controlling populations of disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes in the future. A serendipitous find: The unexpected discovery of the virus, christened Spodoptera litura male-killing virus …

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Japanese Scientists Unintentionally Uncover Male-Specific Insect Virus in Startling Discovery

Source A team of researchers from Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, serendipitously unearthed a virus that exclusively targets male insects, a breakthrough that may one day assist in controlling the populations of disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes. A Caterpillar: The accidental discovery of the virus, later named Spodoptera litura male-killing virus or SLMKV, …

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Japanese Scientists Uncover Shocking Virus in Insects that Targets Male Population

Source Male-Targeting Virus Discovered by Japanese Scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture A group of scientists from Minami Kyushu University in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, made an accidental and potentially groundbreaking discovery of a virus that exclusively attacks male insects. The virus, named Spodoptera litura male-killing virus or SLMKV, could potentially aid in the …

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Bedbug Infestation Alert in Paris: From Trains to Ferries, Parisians Beware!

Paris— Just 10 months before the opening of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the French capital is facing a bedbug invasion. Initially, these tiny pests were reported in hotels and vacation rental apartments throughout the city during the summer. However, they have now spread to movie theaters, national high-speed trains, and even the Paris Metro …

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The Japanese Beetle: Don’t Underestimate Its Impact

This story was originally published in High Country News . In the serene community rose garden of Grandview, Washington, Amber Betts witnessed the aftermath of an invasive Japanese beetle infestation. The beetle invasion, which had subsided but not disappeared, showcased a few emerald-hued critters feasting on a delicate rose. The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s …

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Current Conditions in Certain Parts of Nevada Are Quite Unpleasant

Elko, Nevada, a charming town of about 20,000 residents, is currently facing a massive invasion of Mormon crickets. The population of these migratory insects is so overwhelming that the Department of Transportation has resorted to using plows to clear the roads of the squashed bug bodies. Recent photos shared on the DOT’s Twitter account showcase …

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The Existence of Snow Flies is Close to Nonexistent

Updated at 11:22 p.m. on June 8, 2023 In October 2016, during a challenging hike through the treacherous mountains of Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness, John Tuthill experienced a remarkable encounter. Despite being at an elevation of almost 8,000 feet, facing freezing temperatures and high winds, Tuthill and his companion noticed the presence of small, brown …

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