All Drosophila melanogaster articles
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NewsScientists discover how environmental microbes boost fruit fly reproduction
A research group finds that environmental microorganisms enhance oogenesis in fruit flies, increasing the production of germline stem cells and the number of mature eggs in females via hormonal pathways.
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NewsMosquito-controlling bacteria might also enhance insect fertility
A new study reveals biological mechanisms by which a specific strain of bacteria in the Wolbachia genus might enhance the fertility of the insects it infects - with potentially important implications for mosquito-control strategies.
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NewsNew Drosophila toolkit to help reveal how Covid-19 virus impacts human health
Researchers have developed a toolkit of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> COVID-19 resources to study how viral and human proteins interact, with the goal of developing therapies for symptoms caused by existing and new strains.
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NewsPuppeteer fungus directs ‘summiting’ of zombie flies
Scientists have uncovered the molecular and cellular underpinnings behind the ability of the parasitic fungus Entomophthora muscae’s ability to manipulate the behaviour of fruit flies.
