Hany K. M. Dweck

The paper shows how genomic plasticity in chemosensory genes enables olfactory adaptation in Drosophila suzukii, allowing it to shift preferences to ripe fruits.

This study compares sweet and mechanosensory perception in Drosophila suzukii and D. melanogaster, showing differences in sugar response, mechanosensation, and cue integration that may explain their distinct egg-laying preferences.

The paper characterizes sex pheromone communication systems in Drosophila by analyzing phylogenetic and chemical traits across 99 species, identifying 51 sex-specific compounds and their roles in reproductive isolation.

The paper identifies two male-specific pheromones in Drosophila mojavensis subspecies and shows how they contribute to sexual isolation through conserved sensory pathways and differential interpretation.