Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

Of thousands of cockroach species, you're most likely to see these four. Learn what it means for your health if cockroaches invade your home and what you can do to get rid of them. (Credit: ...

The German cockroach is an indoor pest that is found across the world. Science has finally solved the mystery of its origin. The cockroach, contrary to popular belief, isn’t one species. There are ...

German cockroaches thrive in buildings all over the world. They're one of the most common cockroach species, causing trouble for people both here and overseas. But in nature, they're nowhere to be ...

Cockroaches are one of the most reviled insects on the planet. They’re known for scurrying around in the dark, scattering in the light, and making a mess of already messy things like garbage and ...

Cross-reactivity is defined as an adaptive immune response to one antigen that leads to reactivity with other antigens. This is due to the structural similarity of the allergen epitopes 1,2. It is ...