An Emory University study published in the journal Current Biology shows that common fruit flies often seek out fermented fruit for nourishment in order to self-medicate against the threat of deadly parasitic wasps. What do you think?
“That’s fine, as long as they’re not flying anywhere for awhile.”
Arturo de Sá • Dresser Tender
“I’m sure at least some of those flies also drink because of their crippling depression.”
Susan Hall • Spice Cleaner
“That’s bullshit. Any time I’ve lobbed fireworks at a wasp nest, being drunk never protected me.”
Brian Matthews • Grip Assembler
