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Identification of carbon dioxide receptors in insects may help fight infectious disease
Mosquitoes don't mind morning breath. They use the carbon dioxide people exhale as a way to identify a potential food source. But when they bite, they can pass on a number of dangerous infectious diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile encephalitis. view more (2006-12-14)
Caltech researchers pinpoint neurons that control obesity in fruit flies
A team of scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have pinpointed two groups of neurons in fruit fly brains that have the ability to sense and manipulate the fly's fat stores in much the same way as do neurons in the mammalian brain. view more (2009-08-19)
FSU biologists uncover mechanisms that shape cells for better or worse
In a landmark study, biologists at Florida State University have uncovered a specific genetic and molecular mechanism that causes cell polarity - the asymmetric shape or composition critical to a cell's proper functioning. view more (2006-08-17)
UM Scientists Create Fruit Fly Model to Help Unravel Genetics of Human Diabetes
As rates of obesity, diabetes, and related disorders have reached epidemic proportions in the US in recent years, scientists are working from many angles to pinpoint the causes and contributing factors involved in this public health crisis. view more (2009-11-03)
For the fruit fly, everything changes after sex
IMP Director Barry Dickson and his group are interested in the genetic basis of innate behaviour. They focus on the reproductive behaviour of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Two years ago, the team was able to identify the fruitless gene as a key regulator of mating behaviour. view more (2007-12-11)
Most important actors in the growth process of neurons identified
Defects in the growth process of our neurons often underlie brain or nerve diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease or multiple sclerosis. view more (2006-10-12)
New paper offers key insights into how new species emerge
This year marks both the bicentennial of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work "On the Origin of Species." view more (2009-02-06)
Fruit Fly Aggression Studies Have Relevance to Animal, Human Populations
Even the tiny, mild-mannered fruit fly can be a little mean sometimes - especially when there's a choice bit of rotten fruit to fight over. And, like people, some flies have shorter tempers than others. view more (2006-09-21)
Carnegie Mellon algorithm charts evolution of genetic networks during fruit fly life cycle
A new algorithm developed by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientists has revealed for the first time how genetic networks in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, evolve during the insect's life cycle. view more (2009-06-23)
UCLA Find Yields Further Insight Into Causes of Parkinson's Disease
In humans, a dearth of the neurotransmitter dopamine has long been known to play a role in Parkinson's disease. It is also known that mutations in a protein called parkin cause a form of Parkinson's that is inherited. view more (2007-02-02)
Human ageing gene found in flies
Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have found a fast and effective way to investigate important aspects of human ageing. view more (2008-05-12)
Sperm proteome gives "tantalising glimpse" towards the origin of sex
The first ever catalogue of the different types of proteins found in sperm could help reveal the origins of sex and explain some of the mysteries of infertility, say scientists. view more (2006-11-13)
UCR researchers show how the brain turns on innate behavior
UCR researchers have made a major leap forward in understanding how the brain programs innate behavior. view more (2006-07-28)
Long-term memory controlled by molecular pathway at synapses
Harvard University biologists have identified a molecular pathway active in neurons that interacts with RNA to regulate the formation of long-term memory in fruit flies. view more (2006-01-13)
Simple reason helps males evolve more quickly
he observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock's tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen's. view more (2007-11-15)
New fruit fly protein illuminates circadian response to light
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a new protein required for the circadian response to light in fruit flies. view more (2006-06-30)
Fruit flies' response to wind offers new window to neural circuits
Try this at home: If fruit flies are buzzing around your kitchen, switch on your hairdryer and aim it at the flies. A gentle stream of air will stop them in their tracks, putting them in prime position for swatting. view more (2009-03-18)
Cancer researchers found a new mechanism potentially explaining evolution of signalling pathways
Cancer researchers at the University of Helsinki, in trying to find a novel tumor suppressor gene, instead found an important evolutionary change that occurred in a key developmental signalling pathway. view more (2006-02-08)
Fly population set to double with global warming
A leading biological scientist from the University of Southampton is warning of massive increases in the UK's fly population if temperatures continue to rise. view more (2004-09-27)
Flies prefer fizzy drinks
While you may not catch a fly sipping Perrier, the insect has specialized taste cells for carbonated water that probably encourage it to binge on food with growing microorganisms. view more (2007-08-30)
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