Kelsey Coffman receives funding from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). But what may not be clear to the casual beachgoer is that there’s a fight for survival occurring ...

Parasitoid wasps are a large group of hymenopteran superfamilies, with all but the wood wasps (Orussoidea) being in the wasp-waisted Apocrita. As parasitoids, they lay their eggs on or in the bodies ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelsey Coffman, University of Tennessee (THE CONVERSATION) Take a stroll along one ...

By interacting with molecular components, like proteins, that make up insect physiological pathways, parasitoid wasp factors can delay insect host development and suppress host immunity to allow ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts ...

Parasitoids live and feed in or on a host and can develop either inside or outside of the host's body. Most parasitoid insects are small flies and wasps. But don't worry—they won't harm you!

The deliberate introduction of a species of parasitoid wasp is aiding the survival of an endemic bird in Tristan da Cunha. Surveys before 2019 found there were only 120 breeding pairs of Wilkins's ...

Airbnb launched a co-host matchmaker service to assist property hosts in managing listings and guest interactions. The service is now available in the Airbnb app and online, featuring over 10,000 ...

Lipids play a crucial role in endocrinology, influencing hormonal regulation and contributing to various physiological processes. Lipids are essential for the synthesis of steroid hormones, which ...