A novel plant-derived insecticidal protein named iJAZ has moved from the laboratory to practical application, providing a self-reliant and controllable technological route for insect-resistant ...

Senior Lecturer, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution, La Trobe University If you haven’t heard of the Lord Howe Island stick insect, you have missed out on one of the most remarkable ...

Insects have been making commercial inroads as feed for poultry, fish, pigs, cattle and even pet food, though, for now, it remains a niche product. Biotech tools, however, are allowing breeders to ...

Most songbirds require an insect-rich diet to successfully raise many and vigorous young, researchers say. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in the ...