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Science
A wide range of biofluorescence of birds suggests enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays
Biofluorescence can be seen in the emperor bird (Paradisiah Giriermi) of the Museum of the American Natural History Collection. Credit: Rene Martin A new study by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska Lincoln University reports for the first time a widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in avian birds. This study is based on museum…
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Biology
Drosophila melanogaster courtship song may be key to controlling mosquitoes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain How fruit flies mate may be key to limiting the spread of disease by mosquitoes. In a new study, researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered a gene that regulates antennae movement in female fruit flies. This gene plays an important role in allowing fruit flies to detect the unique sounds made by male potential…
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