The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option. Colorado ...
University of Queensland researchers have confirmed that a specially designed capsule can deliver RNA-based molecules directly into blowfly larvae, silencing the genes those larvae need to survive.
Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientist Ana Maria Vélez is pioneering a genetic treatment to contain western corn rootworm. The research seeks to contain agricultural pests by targeting ...