Sifang Liao

This study examines the effects of high-fat diet on lifespan, metabolism, fecundity, and behavioral senescence in Drosophila, finding accelerated aging and impaired reproductive and motor functions.

This study identifies DILP8's role in regulating ovulation and metabolism in Drosophila by showing its expression in follicle cells and its effects on egg retention and food intake.

This study shows that DILP1 promotes growth and catabolic energy metabolism during the non-feeding pupal stage in Drosophila, leading to larger adults with reduced starvation resistance.

This study identifies the role of leucokinin (LK) neurons in coordinating post-feeding physiology and behavior in Drosophila by regulating water homeostasis, metabolism, and insulin signaling.