A mitochondria-targeted fluorescent probe based on an anti-diffusion strategy for in situ imaging of fatty liver, inflammation and cancer.

Abnormal mitochondrial viscosity is closely associated with a wide range of diseases and cellular dysfunction. It is crucial to develop fluorescent probes for precisely monitoring changes of mitochondrial viscosity in the detection and treatment of associated diseases. However, mitochondria-targeted fluorescent probes currently faced off-target problems because their high water-solubility could hinder the accurate detection of mitochondrial viscosity.

Life-table parameters, functional response, flight ability, and cross-generational effects of matrine demonstrate its safety to Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).

In Xinjiang's cotton growing area of China, previous studies have shown that matrine is a selective botanical insecticide, with high toxicity to Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and low toxicity to its dominant natural enemy, Hippodamia variegata Goeze (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). However, lethal effects alone are not sufficient evidence to justify introducing matrine into local IPM strategies. In this context, we systematically evaluated the safety of matrine to H.

Intraguild Predation of on Aphid Mummies in Cotton Field.

Intraguild predation among arthropod predators in agricultural ecosystems may have a negative impact on biological control. At present, there are few direct reports on trophic relationships among participants of predation in field groups. In this study, we measured the feeding choices of (Goeze) towards mummies with different densities of Glover.

Licorice strips enhance predator-mediated biological control in China's cotton crop.

Background: Habitat management such as field- or farm-level diversification can conserve arthropod natural enemies, enhance biological pest control and lower (or suspend) insecticide use in agricultural crops. These approaches however have been underexploited to manage the aphid Aphis gossypii in cotton cropping systems of Xinjiang, China. In this study, we investigated whether the presence of licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) at the field edge benefits generalist predator abundance and aphid biological control in local cotton crops.

Perennial Flowering Plants Sustain Natural Enemy Populations in Gobi Desert Oases of Southern Xinjiang, China.

Natural habitats play crucial roles in biodiversity conservation and shape the delivery of ecosystem services in farming landscapes. By providing diverse resources to foraging natural enemies, they can equally enhance biological pest control. In this study, we described the plant community and foliage-dwelling invertebrate predators within non-crop habitats of the Gobi Desert oases in southern Xinjiang, China.

Oral pH sensitive GNS@ab nanoprobes for targeted therapy of Helicobacter pylori without disturbance gut microbiome.

How to eradicate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in vivo with antibiotic resistance owns tremendous clinical requirement. Herein, gold nanostars were conjugated with acid-sensitive cis-aconitic anhydride modified anti-H.