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 ...

Hidden behind stacks of cardboard across factories in China, billions of cockroaches are quietly fueling a multi-million-dollar revolution that could change the way we eat and live. Humans may be ...

Cockroaches are common pests in homes, schools, and workplaces, but just because they're common doesn't mean they're harmless. Cockroaches spread diseases like Salmonella that can cause food poisoning ...

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A new study traces the German cockroach’s evolution throughout human history, from the Islamic empires to modern-day Europe. The German cockroach (above) likely evolved from the Asian cockroach.

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with lowering roach ...