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SUBMITTER: Lin HH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4911275 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Neuron 20160602 6
During the lifespans of most animals, reproductive maturity and mating activity are highly coordinated. In Drosophila melanogaster, for instance, male fertility increases with age, and older males are known to have a copulation advantage over young ones. The molecular and neural basis of this age-related disparity in mating behavior is unknown. Here, we show that the Or47b odorant receptor is required for the copulation advantage of older males. Notably, the sensitivity of Or47b neurons to a sti ...[more]