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Researchers Develop Genetic Control Mechanism for Major Livestock Pest
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a technique to control populations of the Australian sheep blowfly a major livestock pest in Australia and New Zealand by making female flies dependent upon a common antibiotic to survive.
Dr. Max Scott, professor of entomology at NC State, and his research team genetically modified lines of female Australian sheep blowflies (Lucilia cuprina) so that they required doses of tetracycline in order to live. Female blowflies that did not receive the antibiotic died in the late larval or pupal stages, before reaching adulthood. Several genetically modified lines lacking tetracycline showed 100 percent female deaths.
Scott says that the gene construct responsible for lethality in antibiotic-free diets is female-specific. Interestingly and unexpectedly, the genetically modified female larvae containing the tetracycline lethality genes also took on a crimson color due to overexpression of the linked red fluorescent protein marker gene. This allows scientists to tell which larvae will be females and which will be males.
Overexpression of the gene responsible for the reliance on tetracycline also seems to overexpress this marker gene, Scott says.
Since the females will die when not provided tetracycline in their diets, the males can be separated out in the larval stage. This is essential for a male-only genetic control program to reduce blowfly populations, Scott says, as fertile males would pass the lethality construct on to female offspring, which would die in the absence of tetracycline. Male larval offspring, however, would still be dangerous to livestock.
In the study, the researchers showed that the tetracycline gene construct also works in Drosophila, the fruit fly lab rat of the insect world that is a distant cousin of the sheep blowfly. This holds promise that the genetic system will function in the New World and Old World screwworm, two major livestock pests that are close relatives of the sheep blowfly. Scott is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make male-only strains of the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax).
The New World screwworm is a devastating pest of livestock that was eradicated from North and Central America by releasing sterilized male and female flies, Scott says. However, a male-only strain offers several advantages, including potentially more efficient population suppression for the ongoing program. Efficient genetic control systems have the potential to help eradicate some of the biggest problem pests across the globe, he said.
The research is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and NC State.
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There are growing concerns about a debilitating mosquito-borne virus Channel 9 has been telling you about for weeks now.
Eyewitness News found pest control companies are busy fielding calls from people who want help keeping the mosquitoes away.
It only takes a few minutes for crews to spray yards to ward against mosquitoes.
Rick Seifert, president of the Pest Control Authority, said the calls have been coming in non-stop, especially after North Carolina confirmed its first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that's starting to appear around the country.
One U.S. senator is now asking the CDC to issue a health alert to help doctors identify and treat those infected with the virus that can cause fever, joint pain, headaches and rashes.
Spraying kills adult mosquitos, but Seifert said you also want to get rid of any standing water, which can be a breeding ground.
Spraying your home is just one line of defense. Experts said you should use some type of insect repellent or wear long sleeves or pants especially if you're going to be out in the morning or late in the day when mosquitos are most active.
Out at Freedom Park, dog trainer Tyler Pagnoni said he doesn't do anything to protect himself. "I get bit maybe once or twice a day and that's it."
The Rev. Kelvin Brown said he's not taking any chances.
"It does make you nervous because you're running, jogging, and sweating and you don't even know what's biting you," he said.
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It's the time of year to get outside, dine on the deck, bask in the backyard or relax on the patio. Is your home ready for summer entertaining or is it time for a remodeling or replacement project? If the answer is the latter, now's the time to get more out of your home by improving access to the great outdoors.
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Is your home ready for summer entertaining or is it time for a remodeling or replacement project?
If the answer is the latter, now's the time to get more out of your home by improving access to the great outdoors.
You can do this by replacing your patio door.
Replacing it can transform your home's view and comfort year-round. Here's how you can begin the process.
Select a style: hinged or sliding
Hinged - Hinged patio doors, often called French doors, add an elegant look to your home. Choose from popular options like two movable doors that swing open from the sides to allow room to move in big furniture or groups of guests, or movable and fixed door combinations that can hinge from the center or a single door for simple elegance.
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by Jeremy Veno, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on June 24, 2014, Tuesday
KUCHING: More than 50 volunteers comprising Naim Holdings Bhds board members, staff and sub contactors, representatives braved the scorching sun to participate in building work for Habitat for Humanity Malaysias Borneo Blitz Build (BBB) 2014 project at a site located at Jalan Stephen Yong here.
The group was led by Naims group managing director Datuk Hasmi Hasnan.
According to a press statement, Naim was the main sponsor for Habitats BBB 2014 project with a contribution of RM400,000.
It was a day of fun and sweat as volunteers embarked on work such as carpentry fabrication for forming beams and lintel, steel work such as bar cutting, bar bending and footing bar fabrication and painting.
General work such as banner hanging and painting of site office was also being held.
Hasmi explained that Naims involvement in Habitat of Humanitys BBB 2014 project demonstrated the groups commitment in providing assistance to lesss fortunate members of society.
As a responsible corporate citizen, Naim has always taken into consideration the interests of community in which it operates.
We are committed to fulfill our corporate social responsibility by extending aid beyond statutory obligations and compliance with legislation.
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Wyckoff The Township Committee adopted an outdoor green lighting policy on the heels of adopting a new green purchasing policy in its quest for silver status under Sustainable Jersey.
At the Aug. 20 meeting, the committee unanimously approved the policy to "reduce light pollution by raising awareness of the nuisance of misdirected or excessive light caused by misaligned or inappropriate light fixtures."
The policy includes municipal facilities and buildings, as well as private and commercial lighting. Maintaining consistency with township code, the policy states that the township engineer, code official and zoning enforcement officer will be charged with requiring energy efficiency and downward-directed lighting.
Security and safety are not to be sacrificed, though, according to the policy. It includes, as well, a provision for illuminating flags or statues with a "narrow cone beam of light" equipped with timers.
Jim Savage, a resident and member of the Environmental Commission Green Team, said that while he appreciated the time and effort expended to produce the policy, he said it needed "further refinements."
"Light pollution is mentioned many times, but an exact definition of what it means is lacking," Savage told the committee.
"There is no mention of glare, and sky glow and light trespass are only mentioned once," he said. "These three terms describe what light pollution entails. We also need to stipulate what metric is acceptable or unacceptable for each of these."
Savage, who said he is certified by the National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals, said that while the policy "meets the spirit of the requirements of Sustainable Jersey," it should include more quantitative terms.
The township needs to have the lighting policy in place for its application for silver status, which is due in September. It adopted a green purchasing policy two weeks prior.
Sustainable Jersey is a certification program for municipalities in New Jersey that want to go green, save money and take steps to sustain quality of life over the long term, according to the programs website. Launched in 2009, it is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support and reward communities as they pursue sustainability programs.
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