Age-dependent gut microbiota dynamics and their association with male fitness traits in Drosophila melanogaster
Zahida Sultanova, Handan Melike Dönertaş, Alejandro Hita, Prem Aguilar, Berfin Dag, José Ignacio Lucas‐Lledó, Amparo Latorre, Pau Carazo
This study links gut microbiota variation to male life history traits in Drosophila melanogaster, showing that Acetobacter species influence aging and reproduction across different life stages.
bioRxiv · May 22, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology