Experimental Biology 2011 conference

Even larvae can love the blues, plus distemper’s roots, fat-busting blueberries and more meeting news

Experimental Biology 2011, Washington, D.C., April 9–13

BOO TO BLUE After resting in dark test chamber, a larval bug encounters LED beams (shown here) of one or two colors. Attractive hues motivate the larva to wriggle towards them.