A decline in follicle cell function is a major driver of Drosophila ovarian aging
Emily Allyson Wolfgram, Todd G. Nystul
This study identifies follicle cell dysfunction as a key driver of ovarian aging in Drosophila and shows that overexpressing Atg8a in these cells can reverse age-related reproductive decline.
Aging Cell · Apr 30, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology