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Author(s): Biello, David
Source:
Scientific American. Dec2006, Vol. 295 Issue 6, p30-33. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  HANDELSMAN, Jo; RAFFA, Ken; BACILLUS thuringiensis; PESTICIDES; SEPSIS; TOXINS; ENTOMOLOGY; UNIVERSITY of Wisconsin (Madison, Wis.)
- Subject Terms:
  WISCONSIN Report Available
- Abstract:
  The article reports on results from a study conducted by Jo Handelsman and Ken Raffa of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which suggests that Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) produces a crystal that is commonly used as a pesticide. Researchers know that Bt works with the insect's gut bacteria to produce septicemia, but the ingredient known for killing them is unknown. By solving this issue, it could prevent Bt resistance or improve the toxin's effectiveness.

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