Dietary Zn governs protein: carbohydrate regulation of fecundity and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster
Sweta Sarmah, Richard Burke, Christen Kerry Mirth, Matthew D. W. Piper
This study shows dietary zinc and protein-to-carbohydrate ratio interact to regulate reproduction and lifespan in Drosophila, with Zn having effects comparable to macronutrient adjustments.