Immune defense in Drosophila melanogaster depends on diet, sex, and mating status
K. E. Rai, H. Yin, A. L. C. Bengo, M. Cheek, R. Courville, E. Bagheri, R. Ramezan, S. Behseta, P. Shahrestani
This study shows that mating status, sex, and diet affect immune defense in Drosophila melanogaster, with post-mating immunosuppression observed in both males and females.
bioRxiv · May 1, 2022Physiology