Publications by authors named "Katherine Larratt"
Article Synopsis
- Scientists studied how different kinds of flies sleep and found that desert flies sleep a lot more than common flies.
- The desert fly D. mojavensis has special sleep patterns that help it survive in tough conditions, like not having enough food.
- By disrupting their sleep with constant light, they discovered that these desert flies struggle more when they don't eat, showing that sleep is super important for their survival.
Article Synopsis
- Sleep patterns vary widely across species, and research on fruit flies helps understand these differences.
- A specific desert-adapted fly species shows a significant increase in sleep, indicating a high need for sleep while maintaining sleep homeostasis.
- This fly species also exhibits changes in sleep-related neurochemicals and displays sleep responses tied to survival in harsh conditions, suggesting it’s a valuable model for studying sleep strategies in extreme environments.
