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A close-up of a fruit fly head with antenna clearly visible in front of its red eyes
Bacterial Infections Disrupt Flies’ Sense of Smell
The temporary loss of olfaction stops the flies from eating any more of whatever it is that made them sick.
Bacterial Infections Disrupt Flies’ Sense of Smell
Bacterial Infections Disrupt Flies’ Sense of Smell

The temporary loss of olfaction stops the flies from eating any more of whatever it is that made them sick.

The temporary loss of olfaction stops the flies from eating any more of whatever it is that made them sick.

olfaction, immunology

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