January 29th, 2009
Biochemical trigger to locust swarms
Islamic and Christian fundamentalists may tell you it’s god’s will, but science says locust swarms are tiggered by environmental cirucmstances…and powered by a hormone called serontonin. The hormone is a strong mood enabler in humans and other mammals as well.
Throughout history locust swarms have been a factor in prairie and grassland habitat prone to dought and food shortages. Understanding the causes and biochemistry of locust swarms may enable humans to control or thwart future swarming behavior.
A newsman since 1969, Harry Fuller has worked for CBS, ABC, CNBC Europe, CNET and was founding news director at TechTV. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
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