L. C. Trautenberg

Insulin regulates systemic lipid traffic in starving animals

This study shows that insulin-like peptides 2 and 5 regulate lipid transport and storage in starving Drosophila melanogaster, enhancing starvation resistance.

Diet and heat - one neuronal subset two responses

This study identifies a dual role for dIlp7-producing neurons in Drosophila, showing they regulate development at high temperatures and modulate insulin signaling in response to diet.

Selective phosphorylation of AKT isoforms in response to dietary cues

The paper identifies specific AKT isoforms that respond to dietary lipid extracts and enhance insulin signaling, positioning Drosophila as a model for studying lipid cue-insulin signaling relationships.