Axiom 4 mission is using fruit flies to study how we might protect human DNA from harmful space radiation during long missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Gnats, fruit flies, and drain flies are a common (and annoying) sight in the kitchen. Here are 11 ways to get rid of them.

Whoops! You left the door open, and one of the world’s least favorite flying guests just zipped inside: the house fly. Flies ...

Learn how the unique effects of Wolbachia bacteria in female fruit flies could help us fight against deadly mosquito-borne ...

Adding wine corks to fruit bowls deters fruit flies by absorbing moisture and emitting a scent that the flies dislike. On the ...

From flying insects like fruit flies and bees, to creepy crawlers such as ants and spiders, there are a whole range of pests that could come knocking at your door this summer. While some visitors may ...

Fruit flies are persistent pests whose populations can reach problematic levels in record time. But where do they like to ...

Homeostasis is the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions, such as temperature, hydration and ...

Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) may be pests to humans, but they have their own pests to contend with. Ectoparasitic mites such as G. queenslandicus are some of the worst. Being bitten can put ...

A team of researchers have created a new resource for studying motor control of wing movements in fruit flies.