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

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

In a river of northeastern Brazil, an “armored” creature with “large” eyes paused to rest against a rock. The maze-like ...

Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...

You’ve no doubt removed countless stickers from fruits and vegetables over the decades. Have you ever stopped to wonder what ...

A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington zoo said. The white striped and speckled Malayan tapir calf was named Ume, ...

GOP lawmakers point to a rise in bear encounters in the state as a reason for the bill, while animal advocates say humans ...