Dine or dash? Genes help decide when to look for new food
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 16:10
in Psychology & Sociology
For worms, choosing when to search for a new dinner spot depends on many factors, both internal and external: how hungry they are, for example, how much oxygen is in the air, and how many other worms are around. A new study demonstrates this all-important decision is also influenced by the worm's genetic make-up...