Recent Advances in Drosophila Research:
As a crucial model organism, Drosophila has long been featured across various research fields. Finetti et al. (2020) demonstrated that monoterpenoids can act as bioinsecticides within Drosophila species and induce behavioral changes requiring functional Type I Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAR1). In D. melanogaster, TAR1 is primarily expressed in specific brain regions, affecting triglyceride levels, food intake, and motor activity [1]. Skerlova et al.(2020) presented the crystal structure of the glutathione S-transferase Epsilon 14 in the fruit fly, providing insights into its function [2]. Landis et al. (2020) outlined the lifespan determination methods for D. melanogaster, emphasizing its importance as a model for aging research [3]. Delbare et al. (2020) highlighted the impact of microbiome interactions and mating on the transcriptome of D. melanogaster females [4]. Schwarz et al. (2020) revealed the invasion of the Tirant transposable element in D. melanogaster populations without inducing hybrid dysgenesis symptoms [5]. Additionally, Ekka et al. (2021) assessed the toxicity of silica-titania core-shell nanocomposites in D. melanogaster, underscoring the importance of understanding potential environmental impacts [6]. Wallace et al. (2021) reported the discovery of a DNA virus associated with D. melanogaster in Europe, offering insights into the antiviral immunity of arthropods [7]. Raji et al. (2021) provided empirical evidence of the total number of neurons in the brains of fruit flies and mosquitoes, highlighting the value of insect species as model systems for studying brain function [8]. Furthermore, Zhang et al. (2021) investigated a newly discovered criptivirus affecting the host pupal period and fertility of D. melanogaster, demonstrating complex interactions within ecosystems [9]. Biglou et al. (2021) provided an overview of the insulin signaling pathway in model organisms such as Drosophila, emphasizing the conserved function of the insulin signaling pathway across species [10]. These studies collectively underscore the importance of D. melanogaster as a versatile model organism in a diverse range of research fields.
References：
[1] Luca Finetti, Lasse Tiedemann, Xiaoying Zhang, et al. Monoterpenes Alter TAR1-driven Physiology in Drosophila Species", THE JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, 2020.
[2] J. Skerlova, H. Lindstrom, B. Sjodin, et al. Crystal Structure of Drosophila Melanogaster Glutathione S-transferase Epsilon 14 in Complex with Glutathione and 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 2020.
[3] Gary N Landis, Devon Doherty, John Tower, Analysis of Drosophila Melanogaster Lifespan", METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CLIFTON, N.J.), 2020.
[4] Sofie Y. N. Delbare, Yasir H. Ahmed-Braimah, et al. Interactions Between The Microbiome and Mating Influence The Female's Transcriptional Profile in Drosophila Melanogaster, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 2020.
[5] Florian Schwarz, Filip Wierzbicki, Kirsten-André Senti, et al. Tirant Stealthily Invaded Natural Drosophila Melanogaster Populations During The Last Century, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 2020.
[6] Basanti Ekka, Gyanaseni Dhar, Sumanta Sahu, et al. Removal of Cr(VI) By Silica-titania Core-shell Nanocomposites: In Vivo Toxicity Assessment of The Adsorbent By Drosophila Melanogaster, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 2021.
[7] M. A. Wallace, K. A. Coffman, C. Gilbert, et al. The Discovery, Distribution and Diversity of DNA Viruses Associated with Drosophila Melanogaster in Europe, BIO.MICROBIOLOGY, 2021.
[8] Joshua I Raji, Christopher J Potter, The Number of Neurons in Drosophila and Mosquito Brains, PLOS ONE, 2021.
[9] Jiao Zhang, Fei Wang, Bo Yuan, et al. A Novel Cripavirus of An Ectoparasitoid Wasp Increases Pupal Duration and Fecundity of The Wasp's Drosophila Melanogaster Host", THE ISME JOURNAL, 2021.
[10] Sanaz G Biglou, William G Bendena, Ian Chin-Sang, An Overview of The Insulin Signaling Pathway in Model Organisms Drosophila Melanogaster and Caenorhabditis Elegans, PEPTIDES, 2021.
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