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Mating makes cholesterol matter for male fruit fly lifespan
June 18, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England, June 18 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:

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Mating makes cholesterol matter for male fruit fly lifespan

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Scientists have discovered that the optimal diet for male fruit flies may depend strongly on whether they are reproducing, challenging long-standing assumptions about nutrition and ageing.

Led by researchers from the University of Liverpool's Department of Evolution, . . .

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