Food and Drug Administration

2024-07-05 @ 10.15.23 ∈ In English

Identifier Profile: @k8thegr8 · iNaturalist

If you’re photographing a caterpillar, Kate recommends getting at least three photos: one the top of the caterpillar, one of the side showing all the sets of legs, and a photo of the face (aka head capsule). It’s also really important to note the host plant (or make an observation of the host plant and get it identified on iNat). Even then, she reminds us that not all caterpillars (or adults) can be identified to the species level from photos alone.

2024-05-21 @ 20.30.31 ∈ In English

Mosquito Meal: Study Shows Pests’ Potential as Livestock Feed

A test of chicken feed with protein from mass-trapped mosquitoes shows farmed chickens readily eat it, with no effects on weight gained or meat quality.

2024-03-21 @ 8.05.50 ∈ In English

Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial

[A] California–based biotech company [has] announced results from a small, early-stage trial showing that 24 hours after taking the drug, it can kill ticks on people, with the effects lasting for up to 30 days.

2023-11-16 @ 12.46.15 ∈ In English

Crispr gene editing shown to permanently lower high cholesterol

In a small initial test in people, researchers have shown that a single infusion of a novel gene-editing treatment can reduce cholesterol, the fatty substance that clogs and hardens arteries over time.