This week, Claire Bottini and Ariel Frame discussed with Olivia Siemons, a Master student in Biology, her work on genes and behaviour in female fruit flies during reproduction. In this episode, Olivia describes how a specific gene influences female receptivity to males courting and how difference in species may affect this behaviour. We continue with discussing about species evolution and techniques to study gene functions.

To hear more from Olivia, check out her Instagram @oliviasiemens or email her [email protected]

Recorded on August 9, 2022.

Produced by Ariel Frame.

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