Maggots love to feed on decaying fruit. New research explains how they found this out and the implications for having texture be such a big deal.

Two problems commonly associated with apple trees plague growers: apple scab and apple maggots. It is too late for remedial action at this time of year but what you do now can affect next ...

Nestled in the heart of Ferndale, Michigan, The Fly Trap is not your average greasy spoon. This “finer diner” has been ...

Welcome to The Fly Trap, Ferndale’s hidden gem that’s about to revolutionize your mornings. Nestled in the heart of Ferndale, ...

Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down ...

It's not just your bananas they're after. Here's why fruit flies are hanging out in your home, and how to keep them at bay.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in 2022, around 608,000 people died from malaria, a ...

Chinsese astronauts are conducting experiments with fruit flies and more aboard the Tiangong space station. Credit: China ...

A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. The paper, published in the ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling ...

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...