Drosophila melanogaster females prioritise dietary sterols for producing high quality eggs
B. Zanco, L. Rapley, J. N. Johnstone, A. Dedman, C. Mirth, C. Sgro, M. Piper
This study shows that Drosophila melanogaster females can maintain high-quality egg production even when deprived of dietary cholesterol, suggesting that sterol prioritization for eggs does not reduce lifespan.
bioRxiv · Jun 4, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology