Can babies get looks from their mother's ex-lovers? Study of fruit flies suggests chemicals from previous partner's semen could have a lingering effect

• Researchers found fruit flies' ex-mates could influence their offspring
• Scientists believe something similar could occur in humans 
• Study carried out by team at University of New South Wales, Australia

By Colin Fernandez, Science Correspondent For The Daily Mail

Published: 18:26 EST, 3 March 2016 | Updated: 22:37 EST, 3 March 2016