A study of fruit flies finds a direct link between illness and the need for more sleep

What are the underlying genetic changes of animal metabolism?

A single mitochondrial DNA mutation common in animals could play a role in obesity and other health problems associated with a diet high in carbohydrates

Alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain and changes which versions of genes are made, forming the cravings that fuel addiction

Researchers have seen how both humans and fruit flies deploy a protein that plays a critical role in their immune responses to invading bacteria

The fruit fly is a laboratory animal model that works as a "living test tube" in which researchers can test the roles genes might play in human conditions

Innovation establishes method to control invasive fly that deposits eggs in fruit crops, causing millions in damage

Findings offer clues into comparable survival strategies in people

The way fruit flies identify similarities between odors offers a new approach for search algorithm

Researchers say their findings could advance the search for similar processes in mammals (including humans), which may lead to a better understanding of hunger, cravings, and ultimately weight gain and obesity