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How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour

How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour
BBC Science Thursday 03 September 2026, 15:01 UTC 1 min read
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Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.

Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.
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