Snoring or soaring? Strength of fruit-fly immune system varies

A fruit fly's immune system can tell time, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found, and how hard it punches back against infections depends on whether the fly is snoozing or cruising. The discovery could have implications for human health, too.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news148485731.html">Snoring or soaring? Strength of fruit-fly immune system varies</a></p> <p>A fruit fly's immune system can tell time, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found, and how hard it punches back against infections depends on whether the fly is snoozing or cruising. The discovery could have implications for human health, too.</p>