“Insect herbivores have long been known to accumulate plant defense metabolites from their diet as defenses against their own ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Cordyceps mushroom, an exotic fungus, grows by infecting ...

As periodical cicadas emerge from the ground across the eastern U.S., some might be infected by a bizarre parasitic fungus that hijacks the brains of the insects, manipulating them so that they try ...

The Cordyceps fungus has evolved a terrifying ability to hijack the bodies of insects – but it's also being studied for an impressive range of potential medicinal effects. Researchers have found a way ...

Researchers have discovered 115 new species of fungus gnats in Singapore, with some named after notable women to honour their ...

A fly is going about its day, buzzing here, buzzing there—but then, it starts behaving weirdly. Its movements become sluggish; its abdomen swells. Its body sprouts white fuzz. Around sunset, there’s a ...

This is not only the season for growing annuals in South Florida it is also the season for growing vegetables. You don’t need a lot of land to grow a few vegetable plants and enjoy some fresh produce ...

Come along on a guided tour of the strangest animals in Cincinnati's strangest neighborhood, from fungus-eating ants to a ...

A recent review published in PLOS Pathogens discussed the current research on the role of molecular mechanisms in mediating immune priming in insects and regulating vector-borne disease transmission.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gnats are some of the most annoying flying insects, buzzing around in your face no matter how often you swat them away. And, there are several ...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Summer's here...lazy days, outdoor activities...and insect bites. Health officials are in St. Louis Friday urging Missourians to take precautions against diseases like West Nile virus ...