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Climate change and health
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
...;t have the same sort of health infrastructure as the developed world. There will be an increase in insect-borne diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. But developed countries will be affected as...
Isolongifolenone: A Natural Repellent of Ticks and Mosquitoes
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 9, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5006157 Researchers have identified a powerful insect repellent derived from a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree ( Humiria balsamifera ) of South ...
Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone Bugs Your Desk and Car
in The Gadgets Weblog, on August 21, 2008
...on, and while it is billed as an "orbital" or space-aged design, it strikes me a bit more insect-like. In fact, it looks a lot like there is a dead bug sitting on the desk. Despite the odd a...
Amber and Silver Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 15, 2008
...the Baltic is older and more valuable but amber from the Dominican Republic is more likely to have insect inclusions, which are prized by collectors. The largest mine in the Baltic region is in Russi...
New OFF Clean Feel
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 8, 2008
...g!
I was in the store and saw something new that I had to buy. OFF! Clean Feel is a new kind of insect repellent that doesn't give you that horrible sheen of grease and odor of gas. There...
Allergy to Food Dyes
in Allergies, on April 12, 2008
...psicle containing the colorant.
This dye is an extract obtained from pulverized female cochineal insects . And since it is considered a "natural" additive, it is usually not listed on foo...
Margaret Regan Jewelry Designer
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 7, 2008
...hildhood interests resurface in her polymer clay work, which is playful, detailed, and occasionally insect-inspired.
Here are some examples of Margaret's work:
About Polymer C...
Flour Beetle Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...e genome from the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum , making it the first beetle and the first insect pest , whose genome has been sequenced.
A large international research consortium con...
Children's Storybooks on Asthma and Allergies from AAAAI
in Allergies, on December 13, 2007
...gist and family, uses an inhaler to keep her asthma under control.
All About Food & Insect Sting Allergies : This colorful book is written for kids who have food and insect sting aller...
Dealing with Ladybug Allergies
in Allergies, on November 5, 2007
...heaviest infestation period - October to December -but many with ladybug allergies suffer until the insects depart their homes in the spring. Some of Ogershok's sickest patients suffer from ladybu...
Dealing with the Brush-Off
in The Dating Weblog, on October 23, 2007
...picking up the phone when you call. No matter how long you've been seeing the person, it always stings a little bit when you're more interested in them than they apparently were in you.
Man...
Genetically Modified Eggplants Goes on Field Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 9, 2007
...The development of pest-resistant eggplants genetically-modified to express a natural insecticide derived from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), thus making it resistant to the fruit and sho...
创意电脑动画：野餐
in Geeker Vision, on September 13, 2007
又是一个极其精彩的电脑动画。故事发生在一个野餐场景里，一只苍蝇被杯子盖住，逃脱乏术。这里刚好有一只长脚八（注：请原谅我真的不知道它是什么=.=）想把它吃掉，想尽办法找来了同伴，费了九牛二虎之力，最终竟然......
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虽然这个故事很简单，但视频的一些细节做得很精致，如果你留心看，一定会得到更多的乐趣。最令我印象深刻的是长脚八那六只眼及躲在杯子下的鬼祟，异常可爱。
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超级昆虫竞速比赛
in Geeker Vision, on September 5, 2007
这应该是这个月我所看过的与昆虫有关的最有趣的视频了。想像一下，如果蜜蜂、大黄蜂、果蝇、蜻蜓、瓢虫、蜗牛一起比拼速度，最终谁会胜出？大黄蜂？蜜蜂？都不是：
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答案是蜗牛！这段用电脑CG技术制作的视频，由于配音很到位，所以很容易令人投入。这段视频也令我想起了：
极品飞车X之玩具狂飙
（感谢"大笨熊"提醒"果蝇！）
More Creepy Crawly Robots
in Philoneist, on August 29, 2007
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Harvard University is proud to announce their first robot insect ! This insect is similar in both weight and size to a hornet and can land on branches, window panes, and light fixtures, an...
Allergy Alert Stickers from Mabel's Label
in Allergies, on August 28, 2007
...as you type it.
One advantage is that in one label, you can list multiple allergies, be it food, Insect , pollen, or a combination of any 6 allergies. The down side is, I don't think these are...
Going to School with Food Allergies
in Allergies, on August 23, 2007
..., schools starts this month. For parents of children with allergies- whether it's food allergy, insect sting allergy or hay fever- it's an anxiety-filled period. I should know, my son started...
Bee Sting Allergies from Grape Juice and Wine
in Allergies, on August 21, 2007
If it looks like food allergy and feels like food allergy, it is food allergy? Apparently not.
Terra Sigillata points to an article on The New England Journal of Medicine about 5 patients who had allergic reactions after drinking grape juice or newly pressed wines (both red and white). Three ...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Dave Lee (Part Two)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 17, 2007
...ou prepare for this trip/adventure?
Besides reading a guide book on belize , I bought some insect repellent and sunscreen.
What influenced you to take this trip?
I traveled to Costa Ri...
Insect jewelry
in Busy with Style, on July 13, 2007
...a bee, loud as a cicada, mysterious as a scarab or bring happiness as a ladybug? Find your favorite insect and wear it proudly!
Insect ring - This item actually made me put together this ...
3gAllergy Blood Test
in Allergies, on May 25, 2007
... . Unlike skin tests, this technique can identify reactions to more than 400 allergens , including insect venom, foods like peanuts and milk and everyday pollen and mold. Another advantage is that as...
Gross Roach Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 25, 2007
...s are unique accessories, however, you may be wondering when you will be able to wear this piece of insect jewelry. Well there are several occasions that you can wear this item. First they make an ele...
Allergies and Asthma Due to Cockroaches
in Allergies, on March 19, 2007
...e, but is still present. She said discarded cockroach shells, dropped after molting, along with the insect's feces , dissipate into the air and become respiratory irritants.
Dacey said scho...
Methods of Testing for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 8, 2007
...his is very effective in diagnosing inhaled allergens as well as allergies to penicillin and insect bites.
If you have a skin disease which might make the results of the skin test difficult ...
The Dust Mite That Doesn't Cause Allergies
in Allergies, on February 24, 2007
... louse .
Talk about facing your enemy, hah! I think it's a funny gift for those with mite and insect allergies! Either I have a weird sense of humor or it's the microbiologist in me that fin...
Clay Bug Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 23, 2007
... their core, are "bug people," with an appreciation for the beauty and unique features of insects.
It's not uncommon for pest management professionals to have live insect collections, ...
Pierce's Disease Hurts Texas Wine
in Celebrate Wine, on February 11, 2007
...ubled wine producers throughout the South.
The malady is Pierce's Disease, a scourge spread by insects that abound in the Hill Country. The bacterium, which chokes off the water-conducting capabi...
Breast Cancer and Pesticides
in Well Woman Blog, on February 1, 2007
... Bugs! We all hate them. Right? So, how do we get rid of them? Well, one solution is to use an insecticide. A variety of these pesticides is available.
However, these products may cause more prob...
Improving Crop Plants Through Genomics
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 30, 2007
... even highly acidic, soils
using genomics to find genes that regulate plant virus transmission by insect vectors
More details from the full report, " Improving Crop Plants Through Genomics &...
Tiny RFID Tags Used to Track Wasps' Behavior
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 24, 2007
Computing's Dave Friedlos reports today that the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has attached tiny RFID tags to wasps in order to track their movements using sensors placed at the entrance to each nest.
What did they learn? "Rather than just tending home colonies, worker wasps...
Conan O'Brien Mocks Soccer, Gets Booed
in The Soccer Weblog, on January 18, 2007
...
Stick insect shaped talk show host conan O'Brien with a fairly witty response to all the David Beckham to LA Galaxy business, pretending to discuss MLS seriously. This is exactly wha...
Neverwinter Nights 2 Henchmen Guide
in PCGamers Blog, on December 28, 2006
...ouble pay during "encounter"
Pets
Kirstal, Giant Spider - Caves under Ember, feed her Insect collection from Duskwood
Not so sure about the demons that were trapped inside Jehro's K...
Detecting Explosives Using Honey Bees
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2006
...detect explosives in the presence of potentially interfering agents, such as lotions, motor oil, or insect repellant. In addition, the team studied structural units in the honey bee's antenna and ...
Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitors from Insects: Potential Drug Candidate Against Heart Arrhythmia
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 27, 2006
... Scientists have identified an insect protein which may have therapeutic potentials against heart ailments. such as enlargement of the heart and heart arrhythmias , which may progress to heart fail...
Choosing Allergy-Friendly Beddings and Pillows
in Allergies, on November 22, 2006
If you have asthma or indoor allergies, particularly to dust mites, and are considering getting new beddings and pillows, you might want to wait a couple of weeks until the Allergy Standards Ltd releases their list of certified asthma-friendly beddings and pillows . Allergy Standards Ltd h...
Allergies to Ladybugs
in Allergies, on November 11, 2006
Here on my side of the world, ladybugs are considered as a symbol of luck. However, symbol or not, an infestation is bad news. And in autumn, when they start seeking warmer niches near our homes, ladybugs are likely to bring more woes than luck, particularly to those who are allergic to th...
How To Be Great - At Anything
in Businesspundit, on October 20, 2006
...s you an hour to dig the whole thing. Now consider the situation where you are trying to dig and an insect of some sort jumps towards you head. You swat it away right? Natural reaction. How much longe...
Hydrogel Dressing Developed for Maggot Biotherapy of Wounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 10, 2006
...tish scientists have developed a hydrogel dressing for the controlled release of maggot- and insect-derived active products used to promote healing of skin wounds. According to the researchers,...
MSU Receives EPA Grant To Develop Test for Allergenic Potentials of Genetically Modified Foods
in Allergies, on October 6, 2006
...organism into the original crop's genome. This protein, which may sourced from a bacteria, an insect , another variety of the same plant, or virtually any other DNA source, usually confer pr...
Be S.A.F.E. : Managing Allergic Emergencies
in Allergies, on September 5, 2006
... been administered.
A . Identify the A llergen. What was it that triggered the reaction? Food? insect sting? Medication? Latex?
F . F ollow up with a specialist. People with allergies sho...
Jewelry Gets Buggy
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 11, 2006
... entomology , aka the study of bugs and insects, takes on a whole new dimension thanks to Mikel Lefler of Bijoux du monde . It is no surprise this jewelry designer began as a scientist.
Fro...
Gardening Despite Pollen Allergies
in Allergies, on July 30, 2006
...ollens are floating in the air. If you choose those plants which are pollinated not by wind, but by insects, then it should remarkable lower the chances of your pollen allergies getting triggered.
He...
Mothballs Offer Teens a New, Dangerous Way to Get High
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 28, 2006
...om infesting clothes. They contain paradichlorobenzene, a chemical also found in air fresheners and insect repellents. Exposure to the substance can cause liver and kidney failure, as well as severe ...
Collecting Bees and Hornets for Immunotherapy Drugs
in Allergies, on July 20, 2006
...d the story of someone who play a role in manufacturing immunotherapy shots for allergies to insect bites. Click here to read vespid-expert, Phillip Cook.
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Mosquito Repellent Compounds From The American Beautyberry
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 3, 2006
...nds from the American beautyberry plant, Callicarpa americana , which have potentials as natural insect repellents. The repellents extracted-- callicarpenal , intermedeol and spathulenol --...
To create hydrophilic/superhydrophobic surfaces, nanoscientists meet the beetles
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 27, 2006
...ce of water in the region. The fog is so light that normal condensation can't take place.
The insect angles its wings forwards and upwards into the wind. Water droplets in the fog coalesce onto ...
Product review Tuesday: S'nonas hand cream
in Are you a beauty?, on May 9, 2006
...t give you that moisturized feeling and those blue beads in it are disgusting. They look like small insect eggs (told you it was disgusting!), but are in fact micro pearls with shea butter. Well, the ...
Joshua Tree Sojourn: Part Three
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 7, 2006
...n the fronds while jumping to and fro. This brought the hungry birds swooping down for mouthfuls of insect protein. Although we did not see them, the Bighorn desert sheep came for a drink at the first...
Thin like a thought
in The Techwear Weblog, on May 3, 2006
... Learning from insects eye's - scientist at Berkeley had created a series of artificial compound eyes that could be used to make ultrathin camera phones or wearable cameras.
The material t...
Dipetalogaster maximus: Painless, Non-Invasive Method to Collect Blood Samples
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 23, 2005
...procuring blood samples from animals such as birds and bats using an parasitic blood-sucking insect, Dipetalogaster maximus . The insects are placed into artificial eggs fitted with holes big ...
Genetically Modified Cotton Field Monitoring
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 20, 2005
...nclude the Bacillus thuringensis Bt gene, also used in maize and rice, conferring resistance to insects. When pink bollworms feed on the cotton, the Bt toxin is released in their gut and they di...
Is the iPod Nano Too Thin?
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 15, 2005
...ano joins a long line of negative cultural stereotypes, including the Barbie doll, the stick insect and Lindsey Lohan. While the comparison may not be entirely fair (the iPod is a far better ac...
Novel Insecticides Targeting Ryanodine Receptors: Safer, More Potent
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 29, 2005
...ointly developed Flubendiamide, the first example of the phthalic acid diamides , a novel class of insecticides that activate the ryanodine receptor.
Researchers claim that the insecticide:
is h...
SunBrite TV, Made for the Elements
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 20, 2005
...e TVs so often promoted with blondes in pink bikinis?
Anyhow - this particular TV is waterproof, insect-proof, dirt-proof, has extra cooling, and is, in fact, designed to be used outside.
Not ch...
CAMERON DIAZ NEWS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on March 31, 2005
...to do lunch with some of the crew, the crew being the lunch, it's fun and games. However, if an insect appears to be interested in Cameron's nether regions it's like, "Ohmygod, doesn&...
Vaccine Allergies
in Allergies, on September 11, 2008
... that's when allergies crept into our sphere of reality. Food allergies, and later allergies to insect stings, pollen, dust mites, as well as asthma, became a big topic in our household.
This tim... ...39;s when allergies crept into our sphere of reality. Food allergies, and later allergies to insect stings, pollen, dust mites, as well as asthma, became a big topic in our household.
This time aroun...
4th of July and Smoke Allergies
in Allergies, on July 4, 2008
...ut are keeping precautions against possible allergic reactions not just from from food, but also to insect stings, pollens, and other outdoor allergies. Apparently, if you are allergic to certain type... ...keeping precautions against possible allergic reactions not just from from food, but also to insect stings, pollens, and other outdoor allergies. Apparently, if you are allergic to certain types of po...
Bee stings!
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 26, 2008
...thers around them safe.
Check out this good guide for bee stings first aid, First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings . It had some tidbits that I didn't know about.
If you are attacked by several s... ...g a few minutes to go over bee safety issues is a good idea. A number of people are allergic to bee stings with the range of a bad reaction all the way to death. Sharing with your kids the best way to...
Beware of Insect Stings this Summer!
in Allergies, on May 28, 2008
...e sun! But beware, not only those who suffer from hay fever, but also those who have allergies to insect stings !
To be stung by a bee or wasp is a bummer, but for those with insect sting allergies,... ...But beware, not only those who suffer from hay fever, but also those who have allergies to insect stings !
To be stung by a bee or wasp is a bummer, but for those with insect sting allergies, it is ...
Avoiding Allergies and Asthma in School
in Allergies, on August 27, 2007
...gered by something else, such as:
Dust mites
Chalk dust
Pollen and molds
Exercise
Insect-stings
Animal dander from class pets or pet hair on a student's clothing
Pest allerge... ...y something else, such as:
Dust mites
Chalk dust
Pollen and molds
Exercise
Insect-stings
Animal dander from class pets or pet hair on a student's clothing
Pest allergens
H...
Dust Mite Allergies in a New Category
in Allergies, on August 17, 2007
...e at Allergizer , I've mistakenly placed entries about dust mite allergies under " Insect Allergies ", and it's just now that I've realized what a big booboo this is.
I... ...with 8 legs, they are no insects. And unlike with insect allergies which are mainly result from the stings (although some may also be allergic to the material shed off the skeleton), dust mite allerg...
Adult-Onset Allergies
in Allergies, on August 8, 2007
...t;
This also busts the myth that repeated exposure to an allergen-whether they are pollen, food or insect stings- will eventually make you "immune" and help you overcome your allergies. In ... ...s also busts the myth that repeated exposure to an allergen-whether they are pollen, food or insect stings- will eventually make you "immune" and help you overcome your allergies. In fact, i...
Yes, Bee Sting Can Kill!
in Allergies, on July 27, 2007
...stung on the elbow on Sunday and started feeling ill 10 minutes later. Francis hd severe allergy to insect stings, but had no medication with him as he walked with his wife in Builth Wells, Powys.
I... ...n the elbow on Sunday and started feeling ill 10 minutes later. Francis hd severe allergy to insect stings, but had no medication with him as he walked with his wife in Builth Wells, Powys.
If you h...
Avoiding Insect Sting Allergies
in Allergies, on June 25, 2007
...t just for us, but also for our multi-legged foes: fire- ants wasps, bees, hornets, and other insects. For those with allergies to insect stings (and most never know for sure until they've a... ... foes: fire- ants wasps, bees, hornets, and other insects. For those with allergies to insect stings (and most never know for sure until they've already been bitten), this can be present a b...
Allergy Shots: Effective But Unpopular
in Allergies, on March 6, 2007
...the cost to consider, too.
If you have allergies pollen, mold spores, dust mites, cat dander, and insect stings, most likely, immunotherapy shots will help you. Do you have such allergies? Have you ... ...t to consider, too.
If you have allergies pollen, mold spores, dust mites, cat dander, and insect stings, most likely, immunotherapy shots will help you. Do you have such allergies? Have you had you...
Back to School: What Parents Of Kids With Allergies Ought to Know
in Allergies, on August 23, 2006
...ven life-threatening allergic reactions to think about. Whether he has allergies to food, pollen, insect stings or other allergens, make sure that the adults taking care of your child while he ... ...eatening allergic reactions to think about. Whether he has allergies to food, pollen, insect stings or other allergens, make sure that the adults taking care of your child while he is in school...
Allergy Resources For Those in the UK
in Allergies, on July 23, 2006
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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
The Anaphylaxis Campaign
Food Standards Agency
Insect Stings
Health and Safety Executive
Read the full article here .
... ...d Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
The Anaphylaxis Campaign
Food Standards Agency
Insect Stings
Health and Safety Executive
Read the full article here .
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Woman Dies of Allergic Reaction to Fire Ants
in Allergies, on June 29, 2006
...usually the enemies for those with allergic rhinitis or hay fever , but those who have allergy to insect stings have to take a lot of care, too!
Remember that guy who died because of a bee sting ... ... the enemies for those with allergic rhinitis or hay fever , but those who have allergy to insect stings have to take a lot of care, too!
Remember that guy who died because of a bee sting ? Here&...
Summer Survival Tips for Stinging Insect Reactions
in Allergies, on June 19, 2006
... Yesterday evening, we went for a walk in a meadow near a barn and I recognized how many insects are in the air. Apparently, we're not the only ones enjoying the early summer days. Afterall, for... ...atric allergist/ immunologist in New York, offers these tips for those who have allergies to insect stings:
Avoid flowering plants and trees and use insect repellent.
Communicate with your...
What To Do In Case of Insect Stings?
in Allergies, on May 26, 2006
...Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . His study shows that a lot of children who get serious insect stings are not brought to the hospitals. According to the Reuters health article :
Research... ... of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . His study shows that a lot of children who get serious insect stings are not brought to the hospitals. According to the Reuters health article :
Researchers fou...
