Fungicides account for more than 35% of the global pesticide market and their use is
predicted to increase in the future. While fungicides are commonly applied during bloom …

Varroa destructor is among the greatest biological threats to western honey bee (Apis
mellifera L.) health worldwide. Beekeepers routinely use chemical treatments to control this …

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is more transmissible than previous coronaviruses and causes a
more serious illness than influenza. The SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) of the …

COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 has become a global pandemic requiring the
development of interventions for the prevention or treatment to curtail mortality and …

A novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been identified as the causative agent of the current
COVID-19 pandemic. Animal models, and in particular non-human primates, are essential to …

Over the past decade, in some regions of the world, honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies
have experienced rates of colony loss that are difficult for beekeepers to sustain. The …

The negative impacts of pesticides, in particular insecticides, on bees and other pollinators
have never been disputed. Insecticides can directly kill these vital insects, whereas …

Biodiversity of insects is threatened worldwide. Here, we present a comprehensive review of
73 historical reports of insect declines from across the globe, and systematically assess the …

Cocktail effects and synergistic interactions of chemicals in mixtures are an area of great
concern to both the public and regulatory authorities. The main concern is whether some …

The impact of neonicotinoid insecticides on the health of bee pollinators is a topic of
intensive research and considerable current debate [1]. As insecticides, certain …