Abstract: Winged drones that fly in close proximity to obstacles or that are capable of aerial and terrestrial locomotion can benefit from protective systems that prevent damage to delicate aerial ...

Plasma membranes from insect midgut cells are separated into apical and basolateral domains. The apical domain is usually modified into microvilli with a molecular structure similar to other animals.

Here we show that an insect neuropeptide gene is associated with tolerance of both desiccation and cold in Drosophila melanogaster, suggesting a novel mechanism in renal tubule epithelia that enhances ...

Scientists have said that as well as warmer temperatures potentially bringing infected insects to the UK, aid cuts abroad could lead to the collapse of epidemic surveillance in already affected ...

The process of autothysis (from Greek, meaning “self-sacrifice”) is a remarkable evolutionary adaptation found in only a few insect groups. In exploding ants, the mechanism involves specialized ...

As soon as larvae hatch, they begin consuming pretty much any soft-bodied insect in their path. Whether lacewings, parasitic wasps, or even the praying mantis (which behaves in a way hard to ...

Lacewings are also available to be purchased online or at garden centers. As soon as larvae hatch, they begin consuming pretty much any soft-bodied insect in their path. Lacewings are a beneficial ...

Australia's emerging insect industry needs to overcome critical barriers to expanding. Insects have a wide range of potential uses that address sustainability, food security and waste reduction.

If possible when stung, collect the insect and bring it with you when being treated by a medical professional so the doctor or healthcare provider can confirm the cause. For more Health articles ...

It goes something like this: Go even further, and they’ll discover the emerging industry of insect farming, which works much like chicken, pig, or fish factory farming, with the aim of producing ...

The Superior Court of Ontario orders Aspire Food Group, the London, Ont.-based cricket farming company, into receivership. According to CBC News, FTI Consulting has been appointed receiver of Aspire ...

In both Drosophila and mammals, the brain contains the most diverse population of cell types of any tissue. It is generally accepted that transcriptional diversity is an early step in generating ...