Researchers have discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. The study found that the fly peripheral taste organ has neurons with texture-tasting mechanoreceptors ...

A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the ...

Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution.

A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the ...

Scientists found that fruit fly embryos can develop through multiple genetic paths, not just one. This challenges traditional ideas.

For maggots, the experience of eating a succulent meal isn’t just about how their food tastes, but also how it feels.

How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, University of Iowa ...

How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes.

It is vital to our success in keeping fruit fly out of New Zealand,” Inglis said. “To date, no other Oriental fruit flies have been found in surveillance traps, which is very encouraging.

Department of Entomology, MOA Key Lab of Pest Monitoring and Green Management, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China MOE Key Lab of Rare Pediatric Diseases, ...

The search for more oriental fruit flies is continuing in South Auckland after the insect was found in a Papatoetoe surveillance trap on Friday. Strict fruit and vegetable movement restrictions would ...