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Are these tiny insects the world’s most bone-idle bugs?
And – as I have shown in a new study – you’d be absolutely right. That’s because these may be the world’s laziest insects. I ...
nation7h
ICIPE discovers insect that degrades plastic waste
The larvae of lesser mealworm, a species of darkling beetle known scientifically as Alphitobius, are capable of consuming ...
Nature1d
I track bird movement to enhance conservation efforts
Ornithologist Ana Gonzalez studies migration patterns and works with local scientists to protect threatened birds.
Scientists Have Discovered a Simple Brain Circuit That Controls When You Eat
A study found that a simple brain circuit involving BDNF neurons controls jaw movements and eating behavior, acting like a ...
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The Neuropeptide Sulfakinin, a peripheral regulator of insect behavioral switch between mating and foraging
Behavioral strategies for foraging and reproduction in the oriental fruit fly ( Bactrocera dorsalis) are alternative options for resource allocation and are controlled by neuropeptides. Here we show ...