Seminal fluid proteins (SFPs) produced in reproductive tract tissues of male insects and
transferred to females during mating induce numerous physiological and behavioral …

Egg-laying behavior is one of the most important aspects of female behavior, and has a
profound impact on the fitness of a species. As such, it is controlled by several layers of …

Successful reproduction requires contributions from both the male and the female. In
Drosophila, contributions from the male include accessory gland proteins (Acps) that are …

Females of many animal species behave very differently before and after mating. In
Drosophila melanogaster, changes in female behavior upon mating are triggered by the sex …

Mating elicits profound behavioral and physiological changes in many species that are
crucial for reproductive success. After copulation, Drosophila melanogaster females reduce …

The Drosophila ovariole tip produces new ovarian follicles on a 12-hour cycle by controlling
niche-based germline and follicle stem cell divisions and nurturing their developing …

Making the appropriate responses to predation risk is essential for the survival of an
organism; however, the underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown. Here, we find that …

Publisher Summary The mechanisms of sexual reproduction are expected to be complex
and evolutionarily dynamic in internally fertilizing species, where numerous biochemical …

Drosophila melanogaster is an established model for neuroscience research with relevance
in biology and medicine. Until recently, research on the Drosophila brain was hindered by …

Across animal taxa, seminal proteins are important regulators of female reproductive
physiology and behavior. However, little is understood about the physiological or molecular …