Research Progress on the Application of Nanocellulose in Glucose Sensing.

Background: Nanocellulose is not only a biocompatible and environmentally friendly material but also has excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and a large number of hydroxyl groups that have a strong affinity for water. These characteristics have attracted significant attention from researchers in the field of glucose sensing.

Objective: This review provides a brief overview of the current research status of traditional materials used in glucose sensors.

A Novel Flame-Retardant, Smoke-Suppressing, and Superhydrophobic Transparent Bamboo.

Silica glass, known for its brittleness, weight, and non-biodegradable nature, faces challenges in finding suitable alternatives. Transparent wood, made by infusing polymers into wood, shows promise but is hindered by limited availability of wood in China and fire risks associated with its use. This study explores the potential of utilizing bamboo, which has a shorter growth cycle, as a valuable resource for developing flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing, and superhydrophobic transparent bamboo.

Avermectin induces toxic effects in insect nontarget cells involves DNA damage and its associated programmed cell death.

Avermectin (AVM), is widely applied in the fields of agriculture, possess activities against mites and insects. AVM is generally thought to keep the GABA-related chloride channels open in insect cells. However, AVM induces cytotoxicity in non-neural cells still ambiguous.

Insecticidal and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition Activity of Alkaloidal Extract against the German Cockroach ().

Background: (Liliaceae) is perennial medicinal plant widely used to treat various conditions. To determine its insecticidal properties against the German cockroach (), several laboratory tests were carried out.

Methods: A 4kg dry sample of root was purchased from the medicinal material market in Yunnan Province in 2015, China.

Carbamate insecticide methomyl confers cytotoxicity through DNA damage induction.

Carbamate insecticide methomyl could induce genotoxic effects, including micronuclei, chromosome aberrations and sister-chromatid exchanges. However, methomyl induction of cytotoxicity through DNA damage is largely unknown. Here we identify cytotoxicity and potential genotoxicity of methomyl in vitro.