What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap.
The root of this prey-catching technique is a chemical ion channel named DmMSL10 that surrounds the base of a Venus fly ...
As far as plants go, Venus flytraps are pretty hardcore. After attracting its prey with a fruity scent and trapping it inside ...
'The New World screwworm poses a serious threat to Texas livestock and rural communities," Miller said. "We are taking ...
Three student researchers added cat food and mealworms to the plastic traps to lure the animal to their campsites.
The FDA has set up a 'green list' of overseas sources for weight-loss ingredients in an attempt to block illegitimate and potentially unsafe supplies entering the US market. The list identifies ...
Researchers have discovered how the Venus flytrap translates a physical touch into an electrical signal that quickly closes ...