fruit fly

Researchers find that evolution can operate on extraordinarily fast timescales.

Shoring up the tissues that separate neurons and other brain cells from the circulatory system in fruit flies and mice can prolong life in the presence of a tumor.

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.