Sex-Entzug treibt Fruchtfliegen in den Alkohol Abgewiesene Männchen waren so frustriert, dass sie selbst nur noch geringes Interesse an sexbereiten Weibchen zeigten. Dafür war ihr Interesse an Alkohol hoch. Evolutionär hat sich wenig getan. https://t.co/vIFMRFVkMx
Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila.
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The data shows that discussions reference specific examples from the research, such as how rejection triggers alcohol intake in fruit flies, with tone blending scientific curiosity and humor (
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- Sexual deprivation in Drosophila increases their intake of ethanol, while mating experiences boost neuropeptide F (NPF) levels, which are linked to reward behaviors.
- Manipulating the NPF system (activating or inhibiting it) directly affects ethanol preference, with activation reducing alcohol desire and inhibition increasing it.
- Artificially stimulating NPF neurons is inherently rewarding and can block ethanol from functioning as a reward, suggesting that NPF activity signals the state of the fly's reward system and influences behavior.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky魚はフラれると悲観的になるよ論文、ハエはフラれると以降求愛行動をしなくなるし酒浸りになるという論文も2012年のScienceにあるので、フラれることに対するかなり生物共通な応答を観察できている可能性がある。Sexual Deprivation Increases Ethanol Intake in Drosophila https://t.co/Mq0luOSlUW
@MatiasPandolfi ¿Qué hacemos con esto @MatiasPandolfi ? "Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila." https://t.co/0ezfsdFfQ2
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A random fact I think you should know: fruit flies cope with rejection by getting drunk. Dionysus would be proud. You can read more about it here: https://t.co/lxootxeVAG
Spare a thought for the love-sick Drosophila, turning to drink when he's been rejected. This study showed that male fruit flies were more likely to ingest food containing alcohol after failing to mate: https://t.co/VWaS2lSdFP 5/
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Impact of Sexual Deprivation and Neuropeptide F on Alcohol Consumption in Fruit Flies
Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila, while mating influences neuropeptide F levels that modulate reward behaviors. Manipulating NPF activity affects alcohol preference, highlighting its role in…
Impact of Sexual Deprivation and Neuropeptide F on Ethanol Intake in Drosophila
Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila, while mating boosts neuropeptide F levels. Manipulating NPF activity influences alcohol preference and reward behavior, revealing insights into the neural…
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こんなのもある。 もう、ハエ、人過ぎる… (ってか、ハエとあまり変わらんらしい…) https://t.co/TnYd7FMo5g
A random fact I think you should know: fruit flies cope with rejection by getting drunk. Dionysus would be proud. You can read more about it here: https://t.co/lxootxeVAG
@Fact Scientists and their hypotheses! 1. Shohat-Ophir G, Kaun KR, Azanchi R, Mohammed H, Heberlein U. Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila. Science. 2012 Mar 16;335(6074):1351-5. doi: 10.1126/science.1215932. Erratum in: Science. 2012 Aug 17;337(6096):799.
@Neo_Oxilow @clangel33 Rejeter la faute sur les femmes n'est pas très logique, mais pourquoi la misère sexuelle serait-elle un concept absurde ? On reste des animaux. Les mouches privées de sexe deviennent alcooliques. https://t.co/ZxbFDxasT9
Noyer son chagrin dans l'alcool : Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila G. Shohat-Ophir, K. R. Kaun, R. Azanchi, H. Mohammed, U. Heberlein Science (Mars 2012) https://t.co/S6JXwdYFZz
@Vinni97248909 Сейчас объясню на дрозофилах: https://t.co/eDClPlplRR
Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila - PubMed 欲求不満なハエ、飲酒量増加 https://t.co/iQZOZBoj0a
Nei moscerini respinti l'alcol stimola il cervello come "ricompensa" in modo simile alla conquista sessuale. Potete trovare l'articolo qui: https://t.co/UdyXI48HSM #science #nature #medicalwriting https://t.co/Uiw78lKyTC
RT @Elitiker: Sex-Entzug treibt Fruchtfliegen in den Alkohol Abgewiesene Männchen waren so frustriert, dass sie selbst nur noch geringes I…
@FalconryFinance Study time? Study time! https://t.co/TsOo28kddO
RT @Elitiker: Sex-Entzug treibt Fruchtfliegen in den Alkohol Abgewiesene Männchen waren so frustriert, dass sie selbst nur noch geringes I…
Sex-Entzug treibt Fruchtfliegen in den Alkohol Abgewiesene Männchen waren so frustriert, dass sie selbst nur noch geringes Interesse an sexbereiten Weibchen zeigten. Dafür war ihr Interesse an Alkohol hoch. Evolutionär hat sich wenig getan. https://t.co/vIFMRFVkMx
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And for those who want the full paper (you know who you are!) ... https://t.co/Nf9urZkwkq
@vcatorre ياعزيزي المصادر.كثيرة اترك لك البحث في المصادر الموثوقة https://t.co/BUU94I7cxB https://t.co/9SVBAbqxfm حتى احتمالية الاصابة بسرطان البروستاتا تزيد مع الكبت الجنسي احذر من كلام الشيوخ المسالة مهي لعب
Spare a thought for the love-sick Drosophila, turning to drink when he's been rejected. This study showed that male fruit flies were more likely to ingest food containing alcohol after failing to mate: https://t.co/VWaS2lSdFP 5/
https://t.co/JNeVRRhNrr Sexual Deprivation Increases Ethanol Intake in Drosophila https://t.co/F2Kk8XbVdj
@allyouneedisatv Well, male flies drink more alcohol when they are repeatedly rejected by females. Sounds like unrequited love to me. https://t.co/Zuo6WB2I33
My favourite research of the week. Happy weekend to everybody willing to do some field work this weekend in your local pub. Sexual Deprivation Increases Ethanol Intake in Drosophila https://t.co/bF7O3KGr85
魚はフラれると悲観的になるよ論文、ハエはフラれると以降求愛行動をしなくなるし酒浸りになるという論文も2012年のScienceにあるので、フラれることに対するかなり生物共通な応答を観察できている可能性がある。Sexual Deprivation Increases Ethanol Intake in Drosophila https://t.co/Mq0luOSlUW
@MatiasPandolfi ¿Qué hacemos con esto @MatiasPandolfi ? "Sexual deprivation increases ethanol intake in Drosophila." https://t.co/0ezfsdFfQ2
Sexual Deprivation Increases Ethanol Intake in Drosophila https://t.co/7MRQTI7oNL
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