Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...

Male fruit flies don't just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female partners could shed light ...

"It may not be the food you are wanting to eat, but fruit flies are so tiny it only takes a tiny microhabitat" -- like the residual soda in a can in your recycling bin or leftover bits and crumbs ...

Some PICs are on the hot seats again; ice machines put on ice; hummus expired; rampant date and labeling problems; two spots ...

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 ...

Male fruit flies enhance their mating success by jamming rivals' courtship songs with high-frequency wing flicks, disrupting the female's ability to perceive the songs.

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.

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found.

Potluck Food Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger and reducing food waste in Arkansas, has announced Little Rock native Chris Wyman is its new executive director. Wyman’s background ...

Uncover the common mistakes people make when trying to eliminate fruit flies from their homes. Learn effective strategies to tackle these pesky pests.