Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 2R15GM140388-02A1
The microbiota influences seasonal adaptation of Drosophila melanogaster
Recipient
Brigham Young University, PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES
Award Amount
$589,824.00
Ceiling
$589,824.00
Awarded
April 07, 2026
Identifier
2R15GM140388-02A1
Research project studying how seasonal variation in microbiota affects the seasonal adaptation of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, including microbial genomic changes and their impact on host fitness.
Description
This project aims to understand how seasonal changes in microbiota influence the adaptation of Drosophila melanogaster, with implications for understanding microbial roles in animal evolution and health.