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Fruit Fly Experiment on Tiangong Space Station Explores Effects of Microgravity
Chinese astronauts are studying fruit flies aboard the Tiangong space station to understand how microgravity and sub-magnetic fields affect living organisms. The research focuses on biological rhythms, molecular mechanisms, and movement patterns, with samples set to return to Earth for detailed analysis. The study could provide valuable insights fo...
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Big Finding On Fruit Flies Could be Key to Human Longevity: Study
The gut could be key to understanding longevity, according to a study that found a gut hormone in fruit flies could control lifespan, a result important to humans as both species have many similar genes and hormones.
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Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals 140,000 Neurons and New Nerve Cell Types in Fruit Fly Brain
A new brain map of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster reveals nearly 140,000 neurons and over 54.5 million synapses. Led by neuroscientists Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung, the research has uncovered 4,581 previously unknown types of neurons. The project took over four years to complete, relying on AI-assisted electron microscopy.
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Scientists Map Fruit Fly Brain, Breakthrough For Human, Animal Insights
Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.
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Pesky Fruit Flies Ruining Your Kitchen? Ward Them Off With This DIY Trap
Fruit flies often hitch a ride on fresh groceries from the market. If left unchecked, they can rapidly multiply, infiltrating your entire household.
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5 Foods To Avoid Eating Before You Board A Flight
Food Tips: Make your air travel more comfortable by choosing the right foods and beverages.
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India-Made Drug Shown To Treat Heart Damage Caused By Covid Protein: Study
A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.
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Blue Light From Smartphones, Computer Screens May Accelerate Ageing Process: Study
The researchers from Oregon State University conducted the study on fruit flies to understand the changes blue light has on their cells.
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Blue Light Exposure From LEDs Harms More as You Grow Older, Study Suggests
Researchers from the Oregon State University have revealed that the damaging effects of the blue light emanating from bright displays worsen as one gets older. To reach the conclusion, the team conducted an experiment on Drosophila melanogaster or the common fruit fly.
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Scientists in US Hack Fruit Flies' Brains to Make Them Remote-Controlled
Scientists at Rice University in the United States have figured out how to hack the brains of fruit flies in order to make them remote-controlled. This breakthrough represents the "holy grail" of neurotechnologies as the science could be used in everything from treating diseases to developing brain-machine interfaces, the researchers said.
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Donald Trump Once Testified He Would Be Killed By "Very Dangerous" Flying Fruit: Report
Tomatoes, pineapples and bananas are "very dangerous" weapons that can take a person's life, the former US President Donald Trump had claimed in a deposition he sat for in October 2021, transcripts of which were filed in court on Tuesday.
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DeepMind AI Says Will Release Structure of Every Protein Known to Assist Researchers Better
DeepMind, an artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, said it has been successful in predicting the shape of nearly every protein in the human body as well as thousands of other proteins found in 20 additional organisms that scientists rely on for their research, including yeast, fruit flies, and mice.
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Excess Sugar Intake Increases Risk Of Death Irrespective Of Your Weight: Study
A new research in fruit flies indicates that high consumption of sugar may kill you irrespective of your body weight, and that the risk of early death is unrelated to metabolic problems.
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How Was It For You? Female Flies Sense When Sex Partner A Good Fit
A new study published Monday in the journal Neuron has shown that the sensation of copulating -- and not just insemination -- is responsible for female fruit flies temporarily losing interest in other partners.
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Why Do We Feel Sleepy When Sick? Let's Find Out
In a study of over 12,000 lines of fruit flies, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in the US found the single gene, called nemuri, that increases the need for sleep.
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Fruit Fly Experiment on Tiangong Space Station Explores Effects of Microgravity
Chinese astronauts are studying fruit flies aboard the Tiangong space station to understand how microgravity and sub-magnetic fields affect living organisms. The research focuses on biological rhythms, molecular mechanisms, and movement patterns, with samples set to return to Earth for detailed analysis. The study could provide valuable insights fo...
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Big Finding On Fruit Flies Could be Key to Human Longevity: Study
The gut could be key to understanding longevity, according to a study that found a gut hormone in fruit flies could control lifespan, a result important to humans as both species have many similar genes and hormones.
-
Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals 140,000 Neurons and New Nerve Cell Types in Fruit Fly Brain
A new brain map of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster reveals nearly 140,000 neurons and over 54.5 million synapses. Led by neuroscientists Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung, the research has uncovered 4,581 previously unknown types of neurons. The project took over four years to complete, relying on AI-assisted electron microscopy.
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Scientists Map Fruit Fly Brain, Breakthrough For Human, Animal Insights
Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.
-
Pesky Fruit Flies Ruining Your Kitchen? Ward Them Off With This DIY Trap
Fruit flies often hitch a ride on fresh groceries from the market. If left unchecked, they can rapidly multiply, infiltrating your entire household.
-
5 Foods To Avoid Eating Before You Board A Flight
Food Tips: Make your air travel more comfortable by choosing the right foods and beverages.
-
India-Made Drug Shown To Treat Heart Damage Caused By Covid Protein: Study
A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.
-
Blue Light From Smartphones, Computer Screens May Accelerate Ageing Process: Study
The researchers from Oregon State University conducted the study on fruit flies to understand the changes blue light has on their cells.
-
Blue Light Exposure From LEDs Harms More as You Grow Older, Study Suggests
Researchers from the Oregon State University have revealed that the damaging effects of the blue light emanating from bright displays worsen as one gets older. To reach the conclusion, the team conducted an experiment on Drosophila melanogaster or the common fruit fly.
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Scientists in US Hack Fruit Flies' Brains to Make Them Remote-Controlled
Scientists at Rice University in the United States have figured out how to hack the brains of fruit flies in order to make them remote-controlled. This breakthrough represents the "holy grail" of neurotechnologies as the science could be used in everything from treating diseases to developing brain-machine interfaces, the researchers said.
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Donald Trump Once Testified He Would Be Killed By "Very Dangerous" Flying Fruit: Report
Tomatoes, pineapples and bananas are "very dangerous" weapons that can take a person's life, the former US President Donald Trump had claimed in a deposition he sat for in October 2021, transcripts of which were filed in court on Tuesday.
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DeepMind AI Says Will Release Structure of Every Protein Known to Assist Researchers Better
DeepMind, an artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, said it has been successful in predicting the shape of nearly every protein in the human body as well as thousands of other proteins found in 20 additional organisms that scientists rely on for their research, including yeast, fruit flies, and mice.
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Excess Sugar Intake Increases Risk Of Death Irrespective Of Your Weight: Study
A new research in fruit flies indicates that high consumption of sugar may kill you irrespective of your body weight, and that the risk of early death is unrelated to metabolic problems.
-
How Was It For You? Female Flies Sense When Sex Partner A Good Fit
A new study published Monday in the journal Neuron has shown that the sensation of copulating -- and not just insemination -- is responsible for female fruit flies temporarily losing interest in other partners.
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Why Do We Feel Sleepy When Sick? Let's Find Out
In a study of over 12,000 lines of fruit flies, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in the US found the single gene, called nemuri, that increases the need for sleep.
