Locust Study Gives Clues For Stroke And Migraine Treatments

harminka — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:45:46 -0500

A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these conditions.

What's bugging locusts?

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:15 -0500

Since ancient times, locust plagues have been viewed as one of the most spectacular events in nature. In seemingly spontaneous fashion, as many as 10 billion critters can suddenly swarm the air and carpet the ground, blazing destructive paths that bring starvation and economic ruin.