Mating status drives fitness tradeoffs in exercised female Drosophila
Anne E Backlund, Meghan Green, Emie K. Vandiver, Laura K Reed
This study examines how mating status influences exercise response and fitness tradeoffs in female Drosophila, finding that mating affects climbing performance, lifespan, and fertility.
PLoS ONE · Oct 24, 2025Peer-reviewedGenetics