Even after treatment, viable eggs may hatch and young nymphs emerge. Isopropyl myristate (IPM) and cyclomethicone D5 do not have an effect on egg development. Only after the operculum (the opening ...

The study reported here was conducted to investigate the mechanism of action of IPM/D5, focusing on the potential role of IPM/D5 in physically disrupting the integrity of the head louse body's ...

Polymer synthesis, also called polymerization, is the process by which monomers (small molecules) are covalently bonded to form a (usually long) polymer chain or network. To achieve sustainable ...

Treating accident victims is a critical issue, and to address this, engineers collaborate with medical professionals and hospitals to develop engineering solutions. These solutions include using ...

Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China ...