Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly, is in some ways a simple creature. But in others it is so complex that, as with any form of life, we are only scratching the surface of understanding it.

As unlikely as it may seem, fruit flies are becoming a powerful tool for helping us understand the complexities of the human ...

If tiny winged bugs have you constantly reaching for the flyswatter, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. The question is, what kind of flies are they? Drain flies (also ...

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Findings revealed biological pathways as potential intervention points, and demonstrated in fruit flies potential therapeutic strategies.

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.

If you’ve ever walked into your home to find tiny flies lazing around your fruit bowl or houseplants, you’re not alone. Gnats and fruit flies are two of the most common household pests, and they show ...

Entomologist Thomas Werner has studied fruit flies from coast to coast. But his rarest discovery to date was close to home. Armed with a banana-baited live trap and a strong desire to disprove a gap ...

Drosophila melanogaster, or fruit flies, are convenient research tools. It is easy and inexpensive to raise large numbers of them, they develop quickly, scientists know all about their genome and how ...

As the climate changes, scientists are concerned about how well plants and animals will adapt to rapid warming. A new University of Vermont study has explored the early embryonic life stage of a ...

It's happened to all of us—the bunch of bananas meant to be used in smoothies or enjoyed as a healthy snack is now sitting on the kitchen counter, turning a not-so-appetizing shade of brown. Besides ...