Flies play too, carousel study suggests
In a recent study, scientists at Leipzig University have for the first time demonstrated play-like behavior in flies. They found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) voluntarily and repeatedly ...
Jamming rivals' love songs with wing flicks: How fruit flies flit between courtship and aggression
For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't just try to ...
Genetically modified zebrafish and fruit flies munch on mercury to make it less toxic
Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...
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Why Flies Are Obsessed with Humans – Here’s What They’re Really After
Few things are as annoying as a fly buzzing around your head, dodging every swat with infuriating agility. Whether it’s a ...
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Fruit Fly courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in 2022, around 608,000 people died from malaria, a ...
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Fruit Flies Taking Over? Here's How to Get Rid of Them for Good
Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down ...
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Ways to Make Sure You Never Have Fruit Flies Again
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.