Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sheng Huang and ...

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The rate of development of poikilothermic animals, such as insects, fish, and reptiles, is determined by environmental ...

This paper presents the important finding that BNIP3/NIX, a mitophagy receptor, and its binding to ATG18 are required for mitophagy during muscle cell reorganization in Drosophila. Although the ...

Fruit flies, known for their love of fruit, have another surprising interest: riding on a carousel. Research by scientists in ...

Chinsese astronauts are conducting experiments with fruit flies and more aboard the Tiangong space station. Credit: China Central Television (CCTV) ...

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This research may help predict how climate change will impact insect distribution and behavior. Tiny cold-blooded animals like flies rely on their environment to regulate body temperature. Their ...

Anyone who has fresh fruit in their kitchen is familiar with the little flies. Magically attracted by tiny traces of scent, they appear within the shortest space of time wherever grapes, bananas and ...