Sexual behavior: a seminal peptide stimulates appetites.
A new study shows that female fruitflies eat more after mating, and that a multi-functional peptide provided in the seminal fluid of their mates induces this behavior. These findings contribute significantly to our understanding of mating behaviors and resource allocation, and may provide insights useful for controlling the reproduction of insect pests.
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA. mtw5@cornell.edu
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Mariana F
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Wolfner
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