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A genome-wide association study for nutritional indices in Drosophila.
G3 (Bethesda, Md.) - 12 Jan 2015
Unckless Robert L, Rottschaefer Susan M, Lazzaro Brian P
Abstract excerpt
Individuals are genetically variable for the way in which they process nutrients and in the effects of dietary content on reproductive success, immunity, and development. Here, we surveyed genetic variation for nutrient stores (glucose, glycogen, glycerol, protein, triglycerides, and wet weight) in the Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel (DGRP) after rearing the flies on either a low-glucose or high-glucose diet....
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