Fruit flies may be tiny, but they are helping scientists answer big questions about how environmental chemicals affect living organisms.

Join the EMBL Insight Lecture on 27 November 2026, in which Dr. Justin Crocker will show how his team combines genetics, automated imaging, and behavioural analysis to uncover the often-hidden effects of chemical exposure on insects. His research reveals that chemicals can alter insect behaviour and population dynamics without killing them, and that different temperatures and chemical mixtures can alter these effects.

📅 27 November 2026

🕙 10:30–12:00 CET

📍 Online and on site in Heidelberg

🎓 Designed especially for students aged 15+, this free online lecture is a unique opportunity to bring cutting-edge research directly into the classroom and inspire the next generation of scientists.👉 Register your class here: https://www.embl.org/ells/2026/10/23/register-for-the-embl-insight-lecture-2026/