What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and ...

In this video, a Venus flytrap is tested against a black widow spider to determine the outcome of their encounter. The video also showcases tests involving Venus flytraps and various prey, including ...

To trap its prey, the Venus flytrap sends rapid electrical impulses, which are generated in response to touch or stress. But the molecular identity of the touch sensor has remained unclear. Japanese ...

Researchers have identified DmMSL10 as a key mechanosensitive ion channel in the Venus flytrap, essential for converting touch into electrical signals that trigger trap closure. Image Credit: Sergio ...

CONWAY — Venus flytraps don’t usually trap flies at all, Jim Luken, a botanist and retired biology professor, said. Flying insects are attracted to the plants’ flowers, which sit high above the iconic ...

A research team has developed a liquid metal-based electronic logic device that mimics the intelligent prey-capture mechanism of Venus flytraps. Exhibiting memory and counting properties, the device ...