By tracking maggots' food choices, scientists open significant new window into human learning
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
The larva of the fruit fly is helping scientists understand the way humans learn information from each other. Fruit flies have long served as models for studying behavior, but new findings show their larvae may be even more valuable. Researchers were able to demonstrate that the larvae, or maggots, are capable of social learning, which opens the door to many other experiments that could provide valuable insights into human behavior.