Microbes are vital partners for many species. There are gut microbiomes in a huge number of animals, for example, which perform beneficial and sometimes essential functions for their hosts. Even ...

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New research reveals how the bacteria strain Wolbachia pipientis enhances the fertility of the insects it infects, an insight that could help scientists increase the populations of mosquitoes that do ...

Insect symbiosis with endosymbiotic bacteria represents a fundamental biological association that shapes insect ecology, evolution and adaptability. Across a diverse range of insect taxa, mutualistic ...

An insect ecology professor at the University of Kentucky explored her research on how bacteria affects spider reproduction during a March 20 lecture. The researcher, Jen White, presented her findings ...

Inspired by the bacteria-killing wings of insects like cicadas, scientists have developed a natural antibacterial texture for use on food packaging to improve shelf life and reduce waste. The lab-made ...

At first glance, the insect trapped in golden resin looked like any other tiny victim of deep time. Only under close ...

A mei-P26 mutant Drosophila melanogaster ovariole infected with wMel bacterial symbionts. DNA is stained in red, anti-Vasa protein is stained blue, and anti-Hu-li tai shao ring canal protein is ...

Antibacterial texturing kills bacteria, extending food’s shelf life. Comes amid huge demand to improve the lifespan of food products, particularly for export. Texture can be scaled up for mass ...