Years of research in the field of genetics have offered interesting insights spanning the origins and development of heredity ...

Researchers have found a new role for the transcription factor (proteins that regulate the transcription, or copying, of genes). In the fruit fly, this transcription factor, named Traffic Jam, ...

While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, bees and even the platypus all share this ability to detect electric fields ...

On a soft piece of fermenting orange, a male fruit fly takes a sip of methanol-rich juice. Moments later, his body pulses ...

Follow these pro tips on how to get rid of fruit flies in your house and garden. DIY fruit fly traps with apple cider vinegar ...

Alcohol enhances the production of sex pheromones, which are chemical signals used by fruit flies to attract mates.

Fruit flies—they're just like us. Meaning, booze seems to boost sexytime for the pesky insect that hovers around fermented ...

The effect is caused by the fact that alcohol, especially methanol, increases the production of sex pheromones.

Male fruit flies that drink alcohol become more attractive to females, according to a new study. Adding alcohol to males' ...