Teruyuki Matsunaga

This study examines the structural and functional adaptations of the respiratory siphon in Helophilus larvae, revealing its role in both respiration and locomotion through asymmetric rowing.

This paper shows that Scaptodrosophila dorsocentralis larvae move on water surfaces using meniscus-guided motion, a behavior absent in related species like Drosophila melanogaster.

This study identifies odorant receptors in Drosophila that detect toxic mustard oils, showing that herbivorous relatives have expanded and adapted these receptors for hostplant recognition.

This study identifies alternative splicing of TRPA1 as a key mechanism driving reduced electrophile sensitivity in S. flava, enabling adaptation to toxic Brassicales plants.