Study shows some fruit fly species are susceptible to broad range of viruses
A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. The paper, published in the ...
Fruit fly research uncovers brain signals behind alcohol-induced insomnia
Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling ...
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Fruit Flies Offer Clues to Virus Resistance Evolution
A University of Exeter study reveals that certain fruit fly species show varying susceptibilities to diverse viruses. The ...
Crunchy or Mushy? Maggots Have a Secret Way to Taste Texture
Scientists have discovered that fruit fly larvae can actually "taste" food texture, thanks to specialized neurons in their ...
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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 ...
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Big Money Going To Help Contain Exotic Fruit Fly Outbreaks
USDA secures $129.2 million in emergency funds to deter fruit flies -- some of the most destructive fruit and vegetable pests ...
Some species are susceptible to broad range of viruses: Study
According to a study on fruit flies, certain species are extremely vulnerable to a variety of viruses. In the study - by the ...
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Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots
In a new study published in the journal PLOS Biology, researchers found that when it comes to food preferences, texture can be just as important as taste in fruit fly maggots. The lead author and ...