Down-regulation of honey bee IRS gene biases behavior toward food rich in protein.
Food choice and eating behavior affect health and longevity. Large-scale research efforts aim to understand the molecular and social/behavioral mechanisms of energy homeostasis, body weight, and food intake. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) could provide a model for these studies since individuals vary i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-04-01
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Series: | PLoS Genetics |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2848551?pdf=render |