This fruit fly's aphrodisiac reveals how social and environmental context shape mating practices

InventorsNews.com brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Imagine a crowded dance floor where bodies move to the beat beneath a glittering disco ball. Some of the dancers pair up, drawn together by the heady atmosphere. For flies, as for humans, the right atmosphere can serve as a potent aphrodisiac.

Imagine a crowded dance floor where bodies move to the beat beneath a glittering disco ball. Some of the dancers pair up, drawn together by the heady atmosphere. For flies, as for humans, the right atmosphere can serve as a potent aphrodisiac. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking inventors. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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