A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have found that a peptide from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics. ...
Tag: Flies
Puppeteer fungus’ targeted takeover of zombie flies
In a new study published in eLife, lead author Carolyn Elya, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary ...
The feeling of hunger itself may slow aging in flies
From low-carb to intermittent fasting, surgery to Ozempic—people turn to a seemingly never-ending array of diets, procedures and drugs to ...
Stowers Institute scientists discover the dynamics of an “extra” chromosome in fruit flies
KANSAS CITY, MO—May 4, 2023—Most chromosomes have been around for millions of years. Now, researchers from the Stowers Institute for ...
Air pollution impairs successful mating of flies
Insect sexual communication relies to a significant extent on pheromones, chemical attractants that specifically allow males and females of a ...
Researchers identify the neurons that synchronise female preferences with male courtship songs in fruit flies
When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same ...
A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light
The development of stimuli-responsive polymers has brought about a wealth of material-related opportunities for next-generation small-scale, wirelessly controlled soft-bodied robots. ...
Fruit flies grow brainy on a poor diet
Kyoto, Japan -- Nutrition, as an impactful part of an organism's physiological state, seems to extend to all stages of ...
Fewer moths, more flies
Their service is invaluable. The army of insects and other animals that pollinates the numerous plants of this earth has ...
Sex changes the biological clock of female fruit flies, through a “sex peptide” which is transferred from the male during mating
Sex changes the biological clock of female fruit flies, through a "sex peptide" which is transferred from the male during ...
Even fruit flies count
Imagine sitting in your house when you hear a knock on your front door. You peer through the window and ...
Fruit flies move their retinas much like humans move their eyes
Pick an object in front of you—a teacup, for example—and fix your gaze on it. You may think that you’re ...
Aggression de-escalation gene identified in fruit flies
LA JOLLA—(September 7, 2022) The brain mechanisms that cause aggressive behavior have been well studied. Far less understood are the ...
Decreasing backyard bird diversity flies under the radar
A deep dive into bird survey data has found that some of Australia’s favourite backyard visitors considered ‘common’ are actually ...
Study shows flies, roaches not likely to spread COVID-19
Written by Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, [email protected] Insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of COVID-19 to humans, ...
Genetic defect leads to motor disorders in flies
In their study, the research groups looked at a protein called Creld. A study from Bonn had recently been able ...
Taste sensors keep proteins in order in flies
A set of genes that promote sweet taste sensation is also crucial for protein management during fly development, according to ...
Zombie fly fungus lures healthy male flies to mate with female corpses
Entomophthora muscae is a widespread, pathogenic fungus that survives by infecting common houseflies with deadly spores. Now, research shows that ...
How flies lay off the extra salty snacks
Fruit flies are known for their sweet tooth, but new research also indicates they may offer hints to how animals ...
Fruit flies prioritize mating over survival
Fruit flies continue to mate with each other even when infected with deadly pathogens – reveals a study by researchers ...
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UTHSC researchers’ work on human pangenome aids understanding of common chromosomal abnormality
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Weather anomalies are keeping insects active longer
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Mount Sinai researchers use new deep learning approach to enable analysis of electrocardiograms as language
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Healthy vascular fat during menopause may stave off dementia later in life
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Renowned sociologist and Black Voices Quintet set to dazzle at HDR UK’s Black Internship Programme Opening Ceremony 2023
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal