Determining the Effect of Wolbachia on Octanoic Acid Resistance in D. sechellia
Abstract: Gut microbes have been recently recognized for their ability to contribute to Drosophila form, fitness, and function. Multiple recent studies have shown that Wolbachia, an intracellular bacterium that is passed from mother to offspring, can influence numerous phenotypes in insect systems including viral resistance, regulation of diet selection and tolerance of different temperatures. Drosophila … Read more