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- 1Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Find Moth Pheromones●Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Identify Moth Sex Pheromones
Researchers have reverse-engineered insect smell receptors to identify the sex pheromones of moths, according to a report by Bioengineer.org. By decoding how these olfactory receptors detect chemical signals, scientists can pinpoint the exact compounds moths use to attract mates. The work could lead to new pest-control methods that disrupt moth mating without pesticides, and highlights how receptor engineering is advancing the study of chemical communication in insects.
- 2Whistleblower claims Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada over pesticide limits●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels
A whistleblower alleges that millions of packages of Driscoll's berries were sent to Canada containing chemical levels above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, raises questions about pesticide testing and food safety oversight for imported produce, and whether affected products were recalled or flagged by regulators in Canada or the United States.