STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE

Nov 03 2025SCIENCE

Chilling Insects for Better Sterilization: A Cool Idea?

Insects can be a big problem. They spread diseases. Scientists have a plan. They want to use radiation to sterilize them. Then, release them into the wild. This is called the sterile insect technique (SIT). The goal is to reduce the insect population. A special machine was tested. It's called the Precision X-RAD 320. It has a chilled box. This box keeps insects cool...

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Jul 08 2025SCIENCE

A Smart Way to Control Pests: The Breakthrough in Fly Genetics

Pests are a big problem for crops and health. Scientists have been working on a smart solution called the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). This method involves releasing sterile insects into areas where pests are a problem. The goal is to reduce pest populations in a way that's safe for the environment. One big challenge with SIT is sorting male and female insects. R...

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