Drunk Fighting Fruit Flies: Effect of food-administered alcohol on Drosophila Aggression

To examine the relationship between alcohol and aggression, we experimented on Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies). How does exposure to 5% and 10% alcohol affect aggression in wild Drosophila?

Intern(s):

Justin Clarke, Ulysses Olsen, Joshua Uben

Mentor(s):

Jordan Kalai

Project Period:

2023-2024

Team:

Harlem

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