Citizen science project ‘Insect Investigators’ takes scientists to regional schools to teach students to track and identify ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass ...

This video proves there's more than meets the eye for a woodpecker. It has one trick you'd never expect when it comes to ...

Millions of people worldwide are affected by African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and other life-threatening infections caused by microscopic parasites borne by insects such as the tsetse fly.

Applying beneficial nematodes is a very simple, organic way to combat many common garden pests. These microscopic organisms ...

Thai edible insect business is booming. Can it inspire the world? Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon ...

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 ...

A warm cup of ginger-turmeric tea in the morning can be quite beneficial for the overall health. While most people are aware that ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory effects, few are aware ...

In his childhood, Hisahito showed an avid interest in insects and plans to study biology at the Tsukuba University near Tokyo, starting in April. He hopes to focus his studies on dragonflies ...