One type of co-excluder bacteria, called Faecalibacterium, stood out as particularly important. It produces chemicals called ...

For example, insects can develop resistance to pesticides, while lingering toxins also threaten biodiversity and health. “We need to find ways to break away from a dependence on pesticides ...

Sadly these magical experiences are becoming less and less common. We’re losing their natural wonders as insects are increasingly disappearing throughout the world. Iconic monarch butterflies have ...

Why do those bites and stings itch and hurt so much? While some insects (like mosquitos) need to suck blood to survive, most other insects bite only to protect themselves or their territories. They ...

Captive-raising monarchs in cages also puts the butterflies at risk. The OE parasite can reach very high levels in indoor ...

In a new study, published in Nature Microbiology , my colleagues and I explored how certain gut bacteria – a group known as Enterobacteriaceae – can protect us from harmful ones. These ...

Because they don’t have a backbone, minibeasts tend to have other structures which support and protect them. Snails have shells, while many insects and spiders have an exoskeleton, which is a ...

Because they don’t have a backbone, minibeasts tend to have other structures which support and protect them. Snails have shells, while many insects and spiders have an exoskeleton, which is a ...

Officials have failed to block a single pesticide under EU laws that were put in place 22 years ago to protect crashing insect populations, according to an independent review. For over two decades ...