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

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

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

Flashing lights activate fly navigation neurons.

A protein present in the ejaculate of male fruit flies activates long-term memory formation in the brains of their female partners.

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

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

A bioinspired robot helps researchers study insect flight.

Researchers study the mechanistic effects of behavioral changes caused by parasites in fruit flies.

Scientists map the fruit fly brain, giving an in-depth look at its neurons.

For decades, Matthews led two important repositories for fruit fly research: the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center and FlyBase.  

A fruit fly ovary can contain up to 20 eggs at a time.