A gut-derived hormone switches dietary preference after mating in Drosophila
A. Malita, O. Kubrak, T. Koyama, N. Ahrentloev, K. V. Halberg, M. J. Texada, S. Nagy, K. Rewitz
This study identifies a gut hormone in Drosophila that shifts dietary preference to protein-rich food after mating to support reproduction.
bioRxiv · Mar 2, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition