Molecular-biology
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The word genomics has been flying around the scientific community for some decades, a synonym for a powerful genetic tool. Genomic tools are used to unveil the mysteries that are hidden within an organism’s genetic information, revealing what makes them the species they are. But let’s first explain what genomics is. The genetic material of…
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Imagine that you have been having a lot of fun collecting insects for months for an exciting entomological project, and you end up with dozens of samples, each one with hundreds or even thousands of insects. You feel ready, have a lot of fun scanning the first sample and are amazed by the wonderful diversity…
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Aphids and Whiteflies are serious crop pests The Green Peach aphid Myzus persicae along with the sweet potato whitefly Bemisia tabaci are hemipteran sap feeding crop pests. Infestations of both insects result in the loss of thousands of food plants annually, worldwide. Chemical pesticides, which can be thought of as medicines against pest insects are…
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