Scorpion venom toxicity is of major concern due to its influence on human activities and public health. We investigated the in-vitro process of cell death caused by two Iranian scorpions Odontobuthus doriae and Bothutus salceyi venom on human cell lines. The aim of this study was to provide further information about triggering cell death and suggestion of methods for the elimination of unwanted...

BACKGROUND Rice (Oryza spp) is one of the most consumed cereals in Republic Benin. However, rice production threatened by various pests, which lead to important yield losses. For development integrated management strategies responding farmers' realities, it document their perceptions, knowledge and pests. Surveys involving 418 farmers 21 ethnic groups through 39 villages were performed using ru...