Brain Reconstruction During Metamorphosis: Why Do Larval Memories Not Persist in Adult Insects?

Medicine & Technology Oct 02, 2023

A study on the brain of fruit flies suggests that their neurons rewire in larvae as they transition into adulthood. Learn more about it in this article.

Is it Safe to Drink Wine After a Fruit Fly Lands in It? The Surprising Science Behind Insect Contamination

Sep 02, 2023

While a fruit fly can carry harmful bacteria, the ethanol and acidity in wine likely make it safe to drink after a fly lands in it. Continue reading to learn more.

Baylor College of Medicine Developed a Novel Approach to Select Subjects for Gene Experiments More Convenient and Faster than Fruit Fly Screening Method

Sep 15, 2021

A new study developed a novel approach on selecting subjects, especifically fruit flies, for genetic studies.

Mutations That Affect Aging May Be More Common Than Previously Thought

Sep 30, 2020

A study conducted on fruit flies reveals that there might be more mutations that affect aging than scientists previously thought.

New Study Mimics Fly Vision for Rapid Flight Control in Robots

Sep 02, 2020

Taking inspiration from nature, researchers mimic the fruit flies' eye movement to significantly improve the reaction speed, potentially changing flight control in robots.

Fruit Fly Uses Rhodopsin 7 As A Light-Sensing Molecule In Its Brain

May 11, 2017

A newly discovered molecule called Rhodopsin 7 acts as a light-sensing molecule in fruit fly brain. Scientists from the University of California started a light cycle test to chek the expression pattern of Rh7 in fruit flies.