Sex differences in lifespan are well recognized in the majority of animal species. For
example, in male versus female Drosophila melanogaster there are significant differences in …

Animals must adapt their dietary choices to meet their nutritional needs. How these needs
are detected and translated into nutrient-specific appetites that drive food-choice behaviours …

Sex differences in complex traits are suspected to be in part due to widespread gene-by-sex
interactions (GxSex), but empirical evidence has been elusive. Here, we infer the mixture of …

In recent years, observations of distinct organisms have linked the quality of the environment
experienced by a given individual and the sex it will develop. In most described cases …

The intestine is a central regulator of metabolic homeostasis. Dietary inputs are absorbed
through the gut, which senses their nutritional value and relays hormonal information to …

Several studies have been published introducing Drosophila melanogaster as a research
model to investigate the effects of high-calorie diets on metabolic dysfunctions. However …

In mammals, energy homeostasis is regulated by the antagonistic action of hormones insulin
and glucagon. However, in contrast to the highly conserved insulin, glucagon is absent in …

Metabolism in males and females is distinct. Differences are usually linked to sexual
reproduction, with circulating signals (eg hormones) playing major roles. In contrast, sex …

Sex chromosomes underlie the development of male or female sex organs across species.
While systemic signals derived from sex organs prominently contribute to sex-linked …

Background Dyslipidaemia is different among patients with hypertension in different
populations. The serum lipid profiles among Hakka patients with hypertension in southern …