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What gets turned on when a female gets “turned on”?

Hearing sexy songs boosts immune function genes.

Date
4 October 2011
Category
Research

Biting back against the tetse fly

Researchers make breakthrough in the fight against African sleeping sickness.

Date
15 April 2010
Category
Research

Female flies dance of deceit

CAPTION: The 'ornamented' female dance flies leg, which they hold around their abdomens to trick males into believing they are ready for mating. CREDIT: University of St Andrews

Date
27 August 2003
Category
Research

Flies to give new insight into mating rituals

A study of one of the world's most common flies could improve the understanding of mating behaviour throughout the animal world.

Date
14 February 2001
Category
Research

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