New research from Finland supports the idea that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may protect us from premature death. Omega-6 fatty acids — found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, among other things — may prolong our lives. … Read More
A worker sprays insecticide with a fogging machine to eradicate mosquitoes in a residential area in Bintaro, South Tangerang, on Jan. 24. As the rainy season continues, efforts to prevent dengue outbreaks caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been … Read More
Mustard plants have developed a defense mechanism against insects. Many people instinctively reach for a can of insecticide to eliminate a pest, but unlike our panic stricken reactions, nature has its own methods for dealing with bugs. Researchers at Duke … Read More
Research by Mukesh Y, Savitri P, Kaushik R, Singh NP The study was undertaken to investigate the relative repellency of Pongamia pinnata and Azadirachta indica seed oils on vector mosquito, Aedes aegypti under laboratory conditions. The repellents were formulated into … Read More
