Alina Malita

This study identifies gut hormone signaling as a driver of sex differences in metabolism and behavior in Drosophila, revealing conserved mechanisms across species.

This study shows Drosophila and their gut bacteria exchange pantothenate for nitrogen, reprogramming fly metabolism and supporting bacterial growth.

The paper introduces ClimbMaster, an automated platform to assess exercise-induced adaptations in Drosophila, showing exercise improves endurance, fat loss, and insulin sensitivity, and rapamycin mitigates age-related decline.

The paper shows that cytokine signaling from the Drosophila gut to brain glial cells regulates sleep, with oxidative stress-induced cytokines promoting sleep during intestinal inflammation.

The paper identifies a mechanism by which fat tissue senses oxygen levels and inhibits insulin secretion to regulate growth in Drosophila.