Flies as models for circadian clock adaptation to environmental challenges

Oct 1, 2018The European journal of neuroscience

Using flies to study how internal clocks adjust to environmental changes

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Abstract

Flies of the family Drosophilidae provide insights into how circadian clocks may adapt to varying environmental conditions across different latitudes.

  • Circadian clocks evolved to predict environmental cycles, such as light and temperature changes.
  • Adaptations in these clocks are crucial for survival in regions with short or long daylight periods.
  • Evolutionary changes in clock genes and brain networks in Drosophilids may influence their behavior in high-latitude environments.
  • Drosophilids are found globally, making them valuable models for understanding clock adaptation.

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