Posted inBiology circadian rhythm Drosophila
Some flies go insomniac to ward off parasites
Those genes associated with metabolism were upregulated, meaning they showed an increase in activity. An…
Posted inBiology fruit flies neurobiology
Fruit flies can be made to act like miniature robots
Not quite robotic Given that each fly could act a bit like a writing implement,…
Posted inBiology fruit flies Pheromones
Male fruit flies drink more alcohol to get females to like them
Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are tremendously fond of fermented foodstuffs. Technically, it's the yeast they…