The genome of the American cockroach has been sequenced for the first time, revealing why these creepy-crawlies are such tenacious survivors. The roach (Periplaneta americana) has widely expanded gene ...

A researcher at Vanderbilt University may have found out how American cockroaches can avoid their own “zombie apocalypse.” Ken Catania, a biologist and professor at the school, videotaped interactions ...

As temperatures heat up in Northern California, you may begin to see more cockroaches while outside, and on occasion — inside. Cockroaches become more active in late spring and early summer, as cold ...

TOKYO—A new study offers a hint why American cockroaches are so hard to get rid of: Females can breed for years and multiply their numbers dozens of times alone, without ever mating with a male.

Sex pheromones are vital in facilitating the chemical communication that underpins insect courtship and mating behavior. Among female American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana), two key volatile sex ...

Cockroaches are notorious for their abilities to survive and reproduce, much to humanity's chagrin. In addition to scurrying around at night, feeding on human and pet food, and generating an offensive ...

Microbes play a huge role in our nutrition, our immunity, maybe even our mental health. But we aren’t the only ones that rely on these armies of resident bacteria. "Baby cockroaches, the ones that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being in the palmetto state, it can be rather easy to spot a palmetto bug. They may hang out on the deck, the shower or a ...

Humans are not the only species that deals with harassment. According to new research, female cockroaches may cluster together to keep male suitors at bay. Christina Stanley, an animal behavior ...

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