How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour

Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours. Scientists have managed to compare the fine detail of the brains of male and female flies for the first time, identifying differences they say explain male aggression, courtship and their singing of love songs [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour Sep 3, 2026

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