microRNAs affecting development of body pigmentation in adult Drosophila melanogaster
Abigail M. Lamb, Jennifer A. Kennell, Eden W. McQueen, Evan J. Waldron, Erick X. Bayala, Patricia Jean Wittkopp
The paper identifies miRNAs that regulate body pigmentation in adult Drosophila melanogaster through gain- and loss-of-function screens and validates miR-8's role in modulating pigmentation genes.
Genetics · Jul 29, 2026Peer-reviewedGenetics