Olivier Roux

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Does anyone know a species of insect in which there is a "proof of absence" of sexual pheromone?

I would like to know if someone knows an insect species known for it absence of sexual pheromone

03 December 2017 9,247 8 View

Does anyone know a material that absorb near IR light (850nm) and which is not black?

I would like to video-record insects under IR light (850nm) in a way to see insects white on a dark background. However, a black material is prohibited because it impact the behavior I would like...

27 April 2017 9,528 7 View

Fresnel lens supplier?

Does anybody know where I can find very large fresnel lenses (at least 1m x 1m) with an optical quality (not for solar use)?

05 August 2016 7,735 6 View

Among DNA, proteins and lipids, which one is the most susceptible to oxidation?

I would like to measure the oxidative stress in a mosquito. I plan to measure the total anti-oxidant capacity and at least one damage (on DNA, proteins or lipids). Among DNA, proteins and lipids,...

20 June 2016 3,803 10 View

Does anyone know what exactly is the difference between "trait mediated indirect effects" and "trait mediated indirect interactions"?

Trait Mediated Indirect Effects (TMIE) vs. Trait Mediated Indirect Interactions (TMII).

17 May 2014 5,386 1 View

Does anyone know how to turn insects blind? Is there a RNAi solution?

I am working on Anopheles gambiae behavior and I would like to suppress their visual ability.

31 August 2013 9,340 2 View

Why LD50 and ED50?

In dose response analyses, why are the lethal dose and the effective dose computed at 50%? Is it conventional for comparison purpose or is there a biological or mathematical reason?

18 July 2013 2,323 5 View