Beckman Research Institute

The Beckman Research Institute (BRI) is a research facility in Los Angeles.

On November 15, 2002, BRI announced that the fruit fly developed homosexual preferences when temperatures were increased.

Geo magazine reported, "The male flies displayed clear heterosexual activities when temperatures were at 19 degrees (Celsius), but above 30 degrees their behavior changed within minutes."

See also: Beckman Research Institute, 2002, Celsius, Drosophila melanogaster, Homosexuality, Los Angeles, November 15, Geo (magazine)