Fruit fly’s ‘sweet tooth’ short-lived: UBC research

Dr. Michael Gordon
Dr. Michael Gordon

The humble fruit fly may have something to teach us about forgoing empty calories for more nutritional ones – especially when we’re hungry.

While the flies initially prefer food with a sweet flavour, they quickly learn to opt for less sweet food sources that offer more calories and nutritional value, according to new research by University of British Columbia zoologists.

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