The molecular magic of mating

Sept. 11, 2024
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A scientist works with a microscope and other lab equipment in the Matzkin Lab, focusing intently on a small specimen.
A study led by BIO5 member Luciano Matzkin studied the reproductive tissues of female flies to see if the act of mating can cause bodily changes at a molecular level. His study uncovered that females create their own male-derived, female translated proteins after mating.

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