It has long been known that there is a complex interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences in shaping behavior. Recently it has been found… Read More »Beyond genes: Integrating environment into behavior genetics research
The nervous system is a complex and intricate network that plays a crucial role in coordinating and regulating the functions of the human body. Comprising… Read More »Structure and function of the nervous system
For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live in our guts. But now,… Read More »Microbes in fruit fly microbiome boost reproduction by controlling germline stem cells
Exposure to persistent stressors can induce depression-like symptoms, even in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. This is evidenced by a decrease in motivation, diminished courtship… Read More »Traditional medicinal plants offer resilience to chronic stress in fruit flies
Developmental biology has long acknowledged that a mother’s egg offers crucial nutrients for embryo development. However, the significance of nutrient storage location within the developing… Read More »Segregation of fat crucial for embryo development
Cilia, those delicate lash-like extensions protruding from cell surfaces, serve as versatile sensors, detecting mechanical and chemical cues while participating in critical signaling pathways. Over… Read More »NSL complex regulates intraciliary transport system in cilia
A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled a novel connection between fungi-eating orchids and fruit flies that feed on fungi. For the first time, researchers have observed… Read More »Fungi-eating orchids offer flowers to fruit flies in exchange for pollination
Unraveling the intricate process by which various brain cells emerge through distinct gene expressions holds the potential to deepen our comprehension of both healthy brain… Read More »How gene expression differences drive neuronal diversity
Salt marshes serve as the habitat for small crustaceans known as amphipods, which usually blend in with their environment due to their gray-brown color and… Read More »Parasite turns amphipods bright orange and makes them more vulnerable to predators
Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by inducing virgin birth in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, a species that typically reproduces sexually. This ability can… Read More »Scientists induce virgin birth in fruit fly for first time
Parhyale hawaiensis, a tiny crustacean, has gained attention due to its remarkable attributes. Referred to as a “living Swiss army knife,” this species possesses numerous… Read More »Tiny crustacean could hold key to understanding embryogenesis
A research team from Nagoya University in Japan has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the role of a protein called piezo in controlling the… Read More »Piezo gene helps fruit flies maintain effective mating posture
Scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) have achieved a significant breakthrough by engineering an albino strain of the hummingbird bobtail squid, Euprymna berryi. This… Read More »Genetically engineered cephalopod offers new model for neurobiological research
A recent study conducted by researchers led by Christi Gendron at the University of Michigan has shed light on the connection between death perception and… Read More »New study finds link between death perception and reduced aging in flies
New findings from a study conducted by Whitehead Institute Member Yukiko Yamashita and postdoc Jonathan Nelson shed light on the safeguarding mechanism of ribosomal DNA… Read More »Retrotransposon protects ribosomal DNA from shrinkage
The brain uses neuropeptides, small proteins, in addition to neurotransmitters to send signals between neurons. Neuropeptides are larger than neurotransmitters and can travel far from… Read More »New study sheds light on neuropeptide influence in the brain and behavior
Northwestern University researchers have conducted a study where roundworms were exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of drug typically used to treat… Read More »Antidepressants improve egg quality in aging worms and fruit flies: Study
On May 4, 2023, a study was published in Current Biology by researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, revealing the dynamics of a… Read More »Researchers reveal dynamics of a new chromosome in fruit flies associated with treatment-resistant cancer and infertility