The evolution of a mutualism requires reciprocal interactions whereby one species provides
a service that the other species cannot perform or performs less efficiently. Services …

Intestinal homeostasis is achieved, in part, by the integration of a complex set of
mechanisms that eliminate pathogens and tolerate the indigenous microbiota. Drosophila …

There is growing interest in using Drosophila melanogaster to elucidate mechanisms that
underlie the complex relationships between a host and its microbiota. In addition to the …

In nature, the fruit fly D rosophila melanogaster is attracted to fermenting fruit. Micro‐
organisms like S accharomyces yeasts growing on fruit occupy a commonly overlooked …

Insects are associated with multiple microbes that have been reported to influence various
aspects of their biology. Most studies in insects, including pest species, focus on the …

Insects interact with microorganisms in several situations, ranging from the accidental
interaction to locate attractive food or the acquisition of essential nutrients missing in the …

Bee–fungus associations are common, and while most studies focus on entomopathogens,
emerging evidence suggests that bees associate with a variety of symbiotic fungi that can …

The killer phenomenon in yeasts has been revealed to be a multicentric model for molecular
biologists, virologists, phytopathologists, epidemiologists, industrial and medical …

ABSTRACT A rich history of investigation documents various Drosophila-yeast mutualisms,
suggesting that Drosophila suzukii similarly has an association with a specific yeast species …

Drosophila suzukii Matsumura is an invasive species of vinegar fly that has become a
prominent pest of berries and other soft-skinned fruits. Unlike most other Drosophila species …