Activation of latent courtship circuitry in the brain of Drosophila females induces male-like behaviors

Courtship in Drosophila melanogaster offers a powerful experimental paradigm for the study of innate sexually dimorphic behaviors [1, 2]. Fruit fly males exhibit an elaborate courtship display toward a potential mate [1, 2]. Females never actively court males, but their response to the male’s displa...

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Main Authors: Rezával, C, Pattnaik, S, Pavlou, H, Nojima, T, Brüggemeier, B, D'Souza, L, Dweck, H, Goodwin, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Cell Press 2016