Hina Kosakamoto

This study identifies two mechanisms by which Drosophila compensates for choline deficiency: a bacterial PC synthesis pathway and host-derived βmPC production from carnitine.

This study shows that larval protein restriction in Drosophila extends adult lifespan by reducing storage proteins, which control translation and are enriched in aromatic amino acids.

This study shows that the SLC36 transporter Pathetic in Drosophila blood-brain barrier glia regulates tumour growth under nutrient restriction by modulating mTor-S6K pathway activity.

This study shows that dietary zinc restriction in Drosophila extends lifespan and mimics the effects of amino acid restriction.

This study shows that early-life activation of the IMD immune pathway in Drosophila larvae leads to altered adult physiology, including shortened lifespan and changes in gut microbiota.