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For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't…

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to…

Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing toxic mercury and releasing it…

Fruit fly maggots prefer textures that are or closely resemble rotting fruit. Helmut Hess/Getty Images/Moment RF hide caption toggle caption…

A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the…

There's nothing quite as refreshing as biting into a nice, juicy orange. It's like biting into a delicious bite of…

Just an hour south of Miami, Nora Walsh finds a candyland of tropical fruits ripe for picking. Veinte Cohol bananas…

Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent…

If you think fruit baskets are only good for corporate gifts or last-minute holiday shopping, think again. Like low-rise denim…

Researchers identify neuronal networks and mechanisms that show how contrasts can be rapidly and reliably perceived even when light levels…