Drosophila

Cell biologist Derek Applewhite gives a peek inside his laboratory at Reed College.

The biologist’s undergraduate-centered lab allows students to play a meaningful role in research.

In both Drosophila and mosquitoes, protection lasts for generations following a single maternal exposure to positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses.

As male Drosophila grow old, selfish genetic elements that are abundant on the Y chromosome become more active, which appears to reduce longevity.

Under constant darkness, Drosophila’s ability to form lasting memories is impaired.

A zinc-sensing protein found in fruit fly intestines regulates the insect’s growth and feeding behavior.

The Stanford University researcher’s groundbreaking work connected the fields of molecular biology and genetics, paving the way for the founding of genomics.

A gene involved in a newly described syndrome affects neural functioning in fruit fly embryos.

An evolutionary biologist knits a festive homage to her research.

Flashing lights activate fly navigation neurons.

Scientists create a micro-CT scan image of Drosophila in fine detail.

The sei ion channel in fruit flies keeps their neuronal excitability in check.

See a developing Drosophila eye.

Chemical cues help Drosophila mask their eggs from predators.

Zooming in on the ovarioles of Drosophila could reveal links between muscles, nutrition, and the development of eggs.

In CRISPRed fruit flies that lack certain antimicrobial peptides, bacterial infections flourish, as revealed by fluorescent markers.

A missing microRNA leads to degenerating neurons and blindness in a fruit fly.

Some individuals sleep just minutes a day. And keeping flies awake does not have untoward effects on longevity.

Microbial species living in a fruit fly gut interact with one another—and influence the insect’s health and longevity in the process.