California scientists recently another step closer to understanding how and why animals and people die.
The researchers took more than three thousand females flies Drosophila and monitoring their life cycle from the beginning until his death.
And scientists have noticed an interesting pattern: regardless of at what age is the female, before her death, she enters a special phase, during which the fly does not lay eggs.
We should remember that reproduction is one of the most important functions of insects and if it is violated, it is likely that this must indicate a serious consequences. According to experts, this phenomenon can be seen not only in flies but also in other animals and insects.
The people before his death, according to other studies, deteriorating reflexes and cognitive abilities. Critical slowing down, scientists attribute to the approach of imminent death.
