Xiaoxue Li

The paper assesses the replicability of claims in Drosophila immunity research by analyzing 400 publications and identifying contradictory evidence.

This study shows that gut bacteria provide methionine, which modulates RNA m6A methylation of the insulin receptor, thereby promoting host reproduction in Bactrocera dorsalis.

This study identifies vitamin B6 synthesis by intestinal bacteria as critical for promoting Bactrocera dorsalis larval growth under poor diet conditions.

The paper shows Duox in Drosophila Malpighian tubules produces ROS that trigger Upd3 release, which then stimulates gut epithelial renewal via a countercurrent flow system.

The paper identifies a renal-gut countercurrent flow in fruit flies that enhances gut immune response by promoting ROS accumulation and peristalsis through bacterial tyramine recognition.