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Researchers in the University of Iowa have discovered the first two genes involved in moisture sensing. The discovery also reveals a "two-sensor" hygrosensing system in fruit flies that may allow the flies to detect subtle changes in humidity -- an ability that is critical for the flies' survival.

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