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Fruit flies also know 'think' before acting
Fruit flies 'think' before they act, a study conducted by scientists from the Center for Neural Circuits and Behavior at Oxford University said.
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Unexpected discoveries of tiny fruit flies
When frightened or in an emergency situation, fruit flies react abnormally quickly.
Biology
Scientists have found a way to control flies that mate with lasers
Scientists experimented with a FlyMAD laser beam and made the fly immediately mate with a wax ball nearby.
Biology
Eliminate the reproductive ability of pests and diseases
Entomologists have identified a neuropeptide (brain signaling protein) named Natalisin, which plays a role in controlling insect reproductive activities.
Biology
The worm re-grows its head after breaking with the intact brain
Through the study, the worm can regenerate the broken head, more specifically it retains the memory in the new brain.
Biology
Does the fly brain work like a human brain?
This finding reveals many interesting things about the evolution of the brain, contributing to explaining the mechanism of mental disorders.
Biology
Stunned to find bacteria in the brain
Scientists were completely surprised when they discovered the bacteria in the brain because so far, the human brain has been seen as an inviolable stronghold for bacteri…
Biology
Strange memory of slime mold
Mucilis, a protozoan, although it has no brain or nervous system but can move very smartly thanks to special memory.
Biology
There is a cure for fungi
According to a report on PLoS ONE, Ophiocordyceps fungus after getting into the brain ants will control the host until the body is destroyed. Ants infected with this fun…
Biology
Ants smarter than people?
Ants are able to solve complex problems, Australian scientists believe. Thanks to information, ants find optimal routes in the maze where people are always lost. People…
Biology
Grapes containing melatonin are hormones that help sleep
Scientists at the Institute of Plant Viruses in Italy have published research to show that grapes contain melatonin, a hormone that helps sleep.
Biology
'Hunger' sex, fruit flies turn to self-stimulation with alcohol
According to research published in the journal Science, scientists say that alcohol also stimulates the fruit's brain similarly to when it is satisfied with desire. The…
Biology
Pine extract enhances memory
From pine trees decorated Christmas and New Year, scientists have discovered a new use, different: Making medicine.
Biology
Probiotics help heal brain damage
Chinese scientists say probiotic bacteria in yogurt and other supplements can help brain-damaged patients improve their condition significantly.
Biology
The smartest man in the animal world
Biologists from the Queen Mary School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of London found that bees can calculate the best route between flowers.