Scientists hope to replace chemical control with genetic control, though farmers might be advised to spray even resistant varieties at the end of a season, depending on conditions. (sciencedaily.com)
Though not yet in field trials, several other genetic control methods are in development. (reviverestore.org)
More fundamentally, Hardin added, the discoveries were really one of the earliest examples of genetic control of behavior, uncovering the molecular mechanisms that account for the daily pattern of activity Drosophila follow. (insidescience.org)