Triglyceride and glucose levels are important indicators for determining metabolic
syndrome, one of the leading public-health burdens worldwide. Drosophila melanogaster is …

Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is involved in multiple metabolic and regulatory pathways. In this
work, the effects of AKG-supplemented diets on selected physiological responses and …

Lipids are an important class of nutrients for insects, as they are the main energy source
during metamorphosis and crucial for survival and reproduction. Lipid reserves in insects …

The influence of nutrition on offspring metabolism has become a hot topic in recent years
owing to the growing prevalence of maternal and childhood obesity. Studies in mammals …

hydroxymethylfurfural is a common byproduct in food. However, its effect on growth and
development remains incompletely understood. This study investigated the developmental …

Inositol depletion has been associated with diabetes and related complications. Increased
inositol catabolism, via myo-inositol oxygenase (MIOX), has been implicated in decreased …

The TOR (target of rapamycin) signaling pathway and the transcriptional factor Myc play
important roles in growth control. Myc acts, in part, as a downstream target of TOR to …

Solanum anguivi Lam. fruits (SALF) are traditionally consumed as a remedy for type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, data regarding the potential anti-diabetic effect of SALF …

Acetobacter species are a major component of the gut microbiome of the fruit fly Drosophila
melanogaster, a widely used model organism. While a range of studies have illuminated …

Lifespan of many organisms, from unicellular yeast to extremely complex human organism,
strongly depends on the genetic background and environmental factors. Being among most …