Repellent, Lethal Activity, and Synergism of Cannabis sativa Extracts with Terpenes Against a Laboratory Colony of Triatoma infestans.
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Cannabis sativa Extracts Kill and Repel Chagas Disease Vector Triatoma infestans — Even Outperforming DEET

A new study reveals that Cannabis sativa acetone and ethanol extracts show potent lethal and repellent effects against Triatoma infestans, the main vector of Chagas disease. The acetone extract even outperformed DEET while remaining non-toxic to honeybees, highlighting its potential as a safe, plant-based bioinsecticide.
Integrated Genomic and Phenotypic Analysis of Bacillus safensis LG01 Highlights Its Prospects in Biotechnology and Biocontrol.
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Bacillus safensis LG01: A Newly Characterized Super-Strain Shows Huge Promise for Biocontrol and Probiotic Innovation

Discover the newly characterized Bacillus safensis LG01—an advanced microbial strain with strong antimicrobial activity, rich secondary metabolite pathways, and powerful probiotic potential. Learn how genomic and phenotypic analyses reveal its value for biotechnology, biocontrol, and sustainable agriculture.