Study shows some fruit fly species are susceptible to broad range of viruses
A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. The paper, published in the ...
Fruit fly research uncovers brain signals behind alcohol-induced insomnia
Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling ...
Fruit fly research reveals new insights into insulin production
The hormone insulin plays a central role in the metabolism of many living organisms. When food is plentiful, insulin promotes ...
Some species are susceptible to broad range of viruses: Study
According to a study on fruit flies, certain species are extremely vulnerable to a variety of viruses. In the study - by the ...
openaccessgovernment1 天
New insights into insulin production deciphered
Research has shed light on the intricate mechanisms of insulin production in fruit flies, revealing surprising parallels with ...
The Columbian7 天
More than a nuisance, fruit flies used to study adaptation at WSU Vancouver
Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution.
Crunchy or Mushy? Maggots Have a Secret Way to Taste Texture
Scientists have discovered that fruit fly larvae can actually "taste" food texture, thanks to specialized neurons in their ...
WAMC6 天
Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots
It turns out, a maggot's preference for rotting fruit has as much to do with texture as taste. Researchers are looking into ...
Brandeis University10 天
The fly whisperer
When Ava Towle ’26 started at Brandeis, she never expected to spend her time breeding and dissecting fruit flies. Yet her ...
Phys.org5 天
News on fruit flies
As males age, their reproductive success typically declines. A study on fruit flies, led by University of Oxford researchers, has found that while old males do produce fewer offspring than young ...