Medha Rao

Revisiting the evolution of population stability due to selection for rapid development and early reproduction in Drosophila: the role of generation length

This study re-evaluates population stability in Drosophila by testing how generation length affects stability in populations selected for rapid development and early reproduction.

Fitness effects of adult crowding in Drosophila: more than just overall density

This study investigates how adult crowding affects Drosophila fitness, showing that body size and food surface area significantly influence outcomes, with small flies benefiting from higher densities.

Bigger is not always better: size-dependent fitness effects of adult crowding in Drosophila melanogaster

This study investigates how adult crowding affects fitness in Drosophila melanogaster, finding that smaller flies experience less stress and even show increased fecundity under crowded conditions.