Resilin, the gene for the molecular spring: its roles in the flight and jumpingof Drosophila
Miyuna Hagiwara, Yoshiki Eto, Yoko Keira, Hiroyuki Ishikawa, Takaomi Sakai, Toshiro Aigaki, Tsunaki Asano
This study investigates the role of Resilin in Drosophila flight and jumping, showing that its knockdown impairs wing movement and reduces jump distance, with Duox playing a critical role in its polymerization.
bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2025 · PreprintGenetics