tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post3448669830473632861..comments2024-03-24T05:50:07.033-07:00Comments on Biologizing: Cuticular hydrocarbon pheromone cues cause aggression in male DrosophilaPeter Houlihanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-38222430262011598142011-02-13T19:27:30.882-08:002011-02-13T19:27:30.882-08:00I understand what you are saying Liz, but the poin...I understand what you are saying Liz, but the point of the study was to show that the chemicals on the cuticle and behavior of the male fruit flies were the cause of the aggression. They used female fruit flies to test this because males do not naturally behave aggressively towards them. By targeting certain genes in female fruit flies, they were able to make them (in simple terms) smell and behave like males to also show that the anatomy of both sexes does not affect male aggression. <br /><br />Posted by: Nelson MilanoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-3679908679311878752011-02-11T21:24:20.451-08:002011-02-11T21:24:20.451-08:00This is an interesting article because it makes me...This is an interesting article because it makes me curious as to which other insects would response to pheromones or genetic cues in this way. It is interesting that males would attack the females (now genetically males) without trying to copulate, due to the behavioral responses. But I do not feel that this study proves that males act aggressively towards females that are genetically altered to act like males. There needs to be more research and variable testing done to make this study more substantial.Liz Stanglenoreply@blogger.com