“How the insect produces laccaic acid has remained a source of mystery. For decades, scientists have unsuccessfully hunted for genes coding for its synthesis in the insect’s genome,” IISc said.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fish biologist Jeff Ziller talks about the art of fishing Oregon's mountain lakes.

BENGALURU: The red lac pigment, long thought to be made by insects, may actually originate from a yeast-like fungus living symbiotically inside them, researchers at IISc have found. By sequencing the ...

Bengaluru: The red lac pigment, long thought to be made by insects, may actually originate from a yeast-like fungus living symbiotically inside them, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ...

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So mark it on your Notes app and come down to the heart of Inner Richmond at 540 Bar, purveyors of ice-cold beer, deliciously stiff cocktails, rotating art shows, and pinball machines. 540’s inclusive ...

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The Perot Museum in Dallas is opening "Bug Lab," an interactive exhibit that explores the world of insects through giant ...