Bacteria associated with D. melanogaster affect larval growth and adult stem cell activity. Antimicrobial peptide production by the immune deficiency (Imd) pathway and reactive oxygen species (ROS ...

Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly, is in some ways a simple creature. But in others it is so complex that, as with any form of life, we are only scratching the surface of understanding ...

In a new study, researchers Katharina Jans, Kai Lüersen, Jakob von Frieling, Thomas Roeder, and Gerald Rimbach from the University of Kiel investigated the effects of lithium supplementation on ...

Our relationship with alcohol is quite complex. While it can serve as a social lubricant or help some individuals relax, excessive intake can lead to addiction and cause various health problems.