A University of Illinois survey found mosquito larvae in more than half of residential rain barrels, highlighting a ...

The itchy spots that can come after swimming in the ocean are actually stings from thimble jellyfish and anemone larvae.

Studies have shown that nitisinone kills several blood-feeding ​arthropods by blocking a key enzyme they need to digest blood ...

Researchers thought that insects might not live there because their respiratory systems would implode from water pressure.

The Antarctic midge, known scientifically as Belgica antarctica, is a remarkable organism that thrives in extreme conditions.

Doctors in Spain diagnosed a man with an unusual roundworm infection after watching an army of larvae writhe and slither under his skin, blanketing his whole body in an ever-shifting rash. Doctors ...

In the insect world, impostors could be hiding anywhere. When lifting a stone during an expedition in the Anti-Atlas Mountains in Morocco, researchers came across an unusual sight: three blowfly ...

Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the same meal with friends or colleagues: depending on the social context, you ...

The future of Maine's lobster industry may rely on a tiny marine creature smaller than a grain of rice. Here's why.

It all begins with something simple. A mouth ulcer after accidentally biting your cheek, a cracked gum line, a healing extraction that you assume is fine, or a sore you forget about because life gets ...

Repetitive DNA near chromosome centers forms a unique barcode for partner recognition. This barcode guides chromosomes to ...