Uncovering the Secrets of Phosphate Storage in the Fruit Fly Gut
A recent discovery by researchers has unlocked an important process in fruit fly gut physiology. The team found that fruit flies possess a previously unknown mechanism for storing phosphate in their gut cells. This phosphate storage mechanism is distinct from other known mechanisms, and may be key in understanding the role of phosphate in fruit fly nutrition and health. The researchers believe this discovery may also have implications for humans, as similar phosphate storage pathways in humans may be linked to a variety of diseases.
source: Phys.org