A peptide hormone not only provides energy, but also helps to balance activity and rest in the fruit fly Drosophila. (Image: AG Christian Wegener)
A peptide hormone not only provides energy, but also helps to balance activity and rest in the fruit fly Drosophila. (Image: AG Christian Wegener) 07/29/2021 - In the fruit fly Drosophila, a hormone helps to balance rest and activity. This is shown by a new study of a research team led by the University of Würzburg. Might humans have a hormone with comparable function? Searching for food, eating, resting: in rough terms, this is the rhythm of life that many animals follow. Well coordinated, these three phases ensure the necessary balance between energy production - eating - and energy consumption - daily activity. This interplay requires a clear timing schedule. After all, it wouldn't make sense to go on food search hungry while it's time to sleep.
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