Scientists have discovered that fruit fly larvae can actually "taste" food texture, thanks to specialized neurons in their ...

so Komarov and his colleagues turned to study the phenomenon in a species that’s easy to manipulate — fruit flies. Specifically, they looked at the larvae, which eat constantly. “The way it ...

A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture.

A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. Published in the ...

“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...

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

For maggots, the experience of eating a succulent meal isn’t just about how their food tastes, but also how it feels. Researchers used genetic tools to reveal that certain neurons in the brain control ...

When you enjoy food, it’s not just about the taste. The appearance, flavor, and texture also play a role. Some food items are ...

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.

Very little is known, however, about how animals perceive food texture, so Komarov and his colleagues turned to study the ...

The new study addressed this issue in fruit fly larvae, commonly called maggots ... The researchers established that maggots will not eat food that is too hard or too soft, but if it is just ...