Migrating flies vital for people and nature
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests—but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits ...
AgriLife Today1d
Why are eggs different colors?
AgriLife Extension experts explain how genetics and other factors can affect an egg's color, shape and shading.
eLife2d
Nora virus proliferates in dividing intestinal stem cells and sensitizes flies to intestinal infection and oxidative stress
This important study shows that the Nora virus, a natural Drosophila pathogen that also persistently infects many laboratory fly stocks, infects intestinal stem cells (ISCs), leading to a shorter life ...
$13 a dozen: Eggflation has left consumers scrambling nationwide
The rise of bird flu across the U.S. has resulted in egg prices surging to more than $12 a dozen in some parts of the country ...
Creature preserved in 99 million-year-old amber was ‘beyond imagination,’ scientists say
A newly identified parasitic wasp that buzzed and flew among dinosaurs 99 million years ago evolved a bizarre mechanism, ...
The Aspen Times5d
On the Fly: Big changes in the coming weeks
Ready for the big change-up? After a long winter of fishing tiny midges, you can start to think about spring bugs, like blue ...