Neurons regulate reproduction in fruit flies during infection.

Through millions of years of trained evolution, all living organisms adapt their behavior in response to infection, however, the mechanisms behind this are less understood.  Now, a study led by researchers at Aix-Marseille Université shows neurons modulate egg production in response to bacterial infection in fruit flies.  The team states their findings represent a case of ‘behavioral immunity’ in response to bacterial infection where fruit … Continue reading Neurons regulate reproduction in fruit flies during infection.