Obesity caused by excessive fat accumulation in adipocytes is a growing global problem
and is a major contributing risk factor for many chronic metabolic diseases. There is …

Mitochondrial carriers are a family of structurally related proteins responsible for the
exchange of metabolites, cofactors and nucleotides between the cytoplasm and …

Decreased postharvest quality is one of the main reasons for the short shelf life of the white
button mushroom. The effects of L-arginine on color, weight loss, firmness, electrolyte …

Dietary restriction (DR) is a potent method to enhance lifespan and healthspan, but
individual responses are influenced by genetic variations. Understanding how metabolism …

Endosymbionts can strongly affect bacterial microbiota in pests. The white-backed
planthopper Sogatella furcifera, a notorious pest in rice, is usually co-infected with …

This study evaluated the effect of dietary inclusions of Garcinia kola (GK) seed on geotactic
behavior and some oxidative stress markers in wildߚtype fruit flies (Drosophila …

The presence and the amount of specific yeasts in the diet of saprophagous insects such as
Drosophila can affect their development and fitness. However, the impact of different yeast …

Mating causes decreased life span and oxidative damage in female Drosophila. We
investigated the effect of under mating and virginity oxidative stress-induced damage and …

Curcumin, a polyphenol derived from Curcuma longa, used as a dietary spice, has garnered
attention for its therapeutic potential, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and …

In this study, we have investigated specific and combined effects of essential amino acid, l-
arginine, and ethanol (EtOH), a natural component of Drosophila melanogaster food, on a …