Cognition in Drosophila flies more developed than previously thought

A study demonstrates the learning and attention capacity of Drosophila, paving the way for a potential model for cognitive science research.

Drosophila are small flies that are widely used as an animal model in scientific research, especially in the field of genetics. But a study published recently in the journal Nature revealed the underestimated cognitive abilities of Drosophila. The authors of the article suggest that Drosophila can be considered as a potential model for research into higher cognitive functions.

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