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The inaugural cohort of fruit flies aboard China's space station has successfully propagated three generations in orbit and is poised to return to Earth aboard Shenzhou-19. The research endeavor focuses on dissecting the growth, developmental stages, behavioral traits, and alterations in gene expression exhibited by these flies in the space environment characterized by low magnetic fields and microgravity. The aim is to furnish a robust scientific foundation for space biology research and to enhance health safeguards for human space missions. Preliminary findings reveal intriguing behavioral patterns in the fruit flies, coupled with a notable decline in their mating success rate. This pioneering study signifies the establishment of China's first fruit fly breeding platform on a space station, heralding significant research breakthroughs.
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