Directed evolution of the Drosophila microbiome improves intestinal health and extends lifespan
Matt Ulgherait, Yiwei Sun, Yiming Huang, Timothy Chang, Carly Lam, Julie C. Canman, Harris H. Wang, Mimi Shirasu‐Hiza
This study shows that evolving the Drosophila gut microbiome to resist oxidative stress improves host health and extends lifespan.
bioRxiv · Aug 9, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology