A statewide plan to reduce household waste has divided councils and residents, with some saying the strategy is turning ...

It turns out, a maggot's preference for rotting fruit has as much to do with texture as taste. Researchers are looking into ...

“Because of this new case in the southern part of Mexico, APHIS announced on Dec. 13 that there will be a release of $165 million in emergency funding to protect U.S. livestock, pets, and wildlife,” ...

Texas wildlife officials are warning the state’s cattle industry to be on the lookout for a flesh-eating parasite that can be deadly for animals.

Researchers have discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture. The study found that the fly peripheral taste organ has neurons with texture-tasting mechanoreceptors ...

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

Pennsylvania is stepping up efforts to protect its $1.1 billion mushroom industry from an invasive insect that's harming ...

Some creatures — like maggots — love to feed on decaying fruit. New research shows that they associate the texture of food with how tasty it is, too. So how did researchers figure that out?

A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow ...

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

For maggots, the experience of eating a succulent meal isn’t just about how their food tastes, but also how it feels.