Polyphosphate (polyP) exists in all life forms; however, its biological functions in metazoans are understudied. Here, we explored Drosophila as the first genetic model to explore polyP biology in ...

Collectively, our discovery indicates distinct functions of male germline-enriched H1 variants between parasitoid wasp Pteromalus and Drosophila, providing new insights into the role of insect H1 ...

In this important study, Li and others identified cell membrane receptors for juvenile hormone (JH), a terpenoid hormone in insects that regulates their development and reproduction. While ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention ...

Inspired by the humble bee, robotics researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed insect-sized aerial bots with a reimagined wing system that can fly for up to 1,000 ...

We thank Hiroyuki Futahashi for the photo in Fig. 1B. This work was partly supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science KAKENHI Grant nos. JP18J21561 to G.O. and JP18H02491, JP18H04893, ...

Some bug bites may resolve with home remedies. However, some bug bites require medical treatment, including: bites from poisonous insect bites that cause a serious condition like Lyme disease ...

The identification process will be led by Dr. Chen Kugel, director of the forensic institute and a globally recognized forensic expert. View of the entrance to the L. Greenberg Institute of ...

A mosquito bite may turn into a fluid-filled blister in some cases. If you also notice symptoms of infection or an allergic reaction, you should contact a doctor for advice on treatments. Mosquito ...