It is not like a neonicotinoid which kills the target insect but could kill other beneficial insects as well. With this technique we only attack the virus we want to attack. We want to be specific, and only attack the things that are harmful. That is why insecticides are not the best way forward.
Group leader Dr Ding added: “This is very much a team project and I am delighted that our work has been recognised in this way and my group can now look forward to developing urgently-needed solutions.
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