mpact of Long-Term Nutritional Regimens on the Microbiota and Metabolic Activity of Drosophila melanogaster in a Sex-Specific Manner

This study investigates how long-term dietary regimens influence the microbiota composition and function in adult Drosophila melanogaster. By rearing fruit flies on five different diets for 450 generations, the research explores the relationship between diet, microbiota diversity, and metabolic activity. The microbiota communities were characterized using 16S rRNA sequencing, providing insights into how dietary habits shape the microbiota and its impact on host physiology.