Genetics and neurobiology of aggression in Drosophila

Aggressive behavior is widely present throughout the animal kingdom and is crucial to ensure survival and reproduction. Aggressive actions serve to acquire territory, food, or mates and in defense against predators or rivals; while in some species these behaviors are involved in establishing a social hierarchy. Aggression is a complex behavior, influenced by a broad range of genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies in Drosophila provide insight into the genetic basis and control of aggression. The state of the art on aggression in Drosophila and the many opportunities provided by this model organism to unravel the genetic and neurobiological basis of aggression are reviewed.

• Publication year

  2012

• Venue

  Fly

• Publication date

  2012-01-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

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  DOI 10.4161/fly.19249PMID 22513455PMCID 3365836
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