Scientists discover lipid enzyme for maintaining cool temperature sensation and avoidance in fruit fly larvae

Sensing environmental temperature is crucial for the development and survival of animals. Insects such as fruit flies have evolved a particularly delicate thermosensory system that can discriminate temperature changes within a milli-degree per second.

May 29, 2025 - 20:32
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Sensing environmental temperature is crucial for the development and survival of animals. Insects such as fruit flies have evolved a particularly delicate thermosensory system that can discriminate temperature changes within a milli-degree per second.