A Biologist Explains How A Cockroach Can Survive Without Its Head For Days. Hint: The Body Keeps Going Anyway

A headless cockroach isn’t fictional biology. Here’s how its decentralized systems keep it alive for days after being ...
The Roanoke Times

How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today

DALLAS — They're six-legged, hairy home invaders that just won't die, no matter how hard you try. Cockroaches are experts at surviving indoors, hiding in kitchen pipes or musty drawers. But they ...
The Daily Californian

Spreading all six legs for spring: Cockroach madness is here

Cockroaches are often referred to as pests: a destructive insect or animal that disrupts both our homes and society. Their abilities to spread disease, cause allergic reactions and just be a pretty ...
WGNO

‘It’s not just an insect story’: How cockroaches spread worldwide

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DALLAS (AP) — They’re six-legged, hairy home ...
WebMD

Palmetto Bug: What to Know

What Is a Palmetto Bug? The palmetto bug is a general name for many large outdoor (peridomestic) cockroaches. These insects may accidentally get carried or wander into homes. The term palmetto bug ...
Labroots

CRISPR Cockroaches? Gene-Editing in Insects is Now Possible

In another advance for CRISPR technology, researchers have devised a way to edit genes in insects, including cockroaches. The technique involves editing the genomes of female adults that are carrying ...