How can I improve the humidity in Drosophila food? Or avoid dryness?

Dhylva Paola De la Garza @Dhylva-Paola-De-La-Garza

17 June 2020 1 4K Report

We didn't modify the protocol ( before we didn't have this problem as often )or done nothing different than usual. Any suggestions are most welcome.

Aleksandra Anna Kamińska

I have similar problem now, and I'm afraid that this is contamination. Have you managed your problem?

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