KUNM1h
Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots
It turns out, a maggot's preference for rotting fruit has as much to do with texture as taste. Researchers are looking into ...
Phys.org29d
'One of the most important species for science': How the humble fruit fly transformed four fields of research
Some of the properties which make fruit flies such a popular research organism are inherent. They are small, easy to feed, have a very quick life cycle and can produce hundreds of offspring.
The Conversation29d
‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
Some of the properties which make fruit flies such a popular research organism are inherent. They are small, easy to feed, have a very quick life cycle and can produce hundreds of offspring.
moneycontrol.com28d
‘One of most important species for science’: How humble fruit fly transformed 4 key fields of research
It is small, easy to feed, and has a short life cycle. In just a few weeks, fruit flies can produce hundreds of offspring. Thanks to genetic advancements, researchers can manipulate their genes to ...
UPI14d
Incursion of non-native fruit flies requires $129M in emergency funding
thereby disrupting the breeding cycle and causing the population to be eliminated. This tool, however, requires mass production of target fruit fly species in large facilities. APHIS currently ...
Global Times26d
China's fruit fly experiment on space station progressing smoothly, family expansion expected to produce three generations
the fruit fly is one of the model species frequently used in genetic experiments. It is small, measuring only 3 to 4 millimeter in length, and has a short life cycle with fast reproduction ...
CNET3d
Fruit Fly Problem? Here’s How to Eliminate Them Permanently
To prevent fruit flies from taking over your kitchen, it all comes down to cleaning. Keeping your place as dry and free of food as possible prevents pests from continuing their life cycle.
ThePrint26d
How the humble fruit fly transformed research on genes, tissue, disease & evolution
Some of the properties which make fruit flies such a popular research organism are inherent. They are small, easy to feed, have a very quick life cycle and can produce hundreds of offspring. However, ...
Corpse flower as it happened: ‘Putricia’ in full bloom at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens
For the first time in 15 years, Putricia - the corpse flower with a vomit-smelling perfume - will flower for only about 24 ...
SunLive15d
South Auckland fruit fly controls remain in place
This timeframe is based on scientific advice about the life cycle of the Oriental fruit fly,” Mr Inglis said. There is no change to the current movement rules that are in place. The A and B ...
eLife11d
Integration of parallel pathways for flight control in a hawkmoth reflects prevalence and relevance of natural visual cues
This important study investigates how hummingbird hawkmoths integrate stimuli from across their visual field to guide flight behavior. Cue conflict experiments provide solid evidence for an ...
News Medical7d
How fruit fly genetics could change the fight against mosquito diseases
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, University of Iowa researchers found a gene that orchestrates the antenna movements of female ...