A muscle-centered hierarchical breakdown underlies flight loss during silkworm domestication

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Authors: Rongpeng Liu, Chen Zhao, Jie Hu, Yongbing Ba, Yiting Ran, Yuanyuan Mu, Yiyun Tang, Yan Ma, Zhiming Zhang, Kaiqi Guo, Keshu Dong, Xiao Li
+3 more Yumeng Zhu, Wei Tan, Hanfu Xu
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.114846
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Abstract

, where its disruption similarly impaired flight. Our work establishes trait degeneration as a muscle-centered collapse and identifies a conserved target for precision pest control.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Silkworms and Sericulture Research Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Insect Resistance and Genetics

Publication details

Journal / source
iScience
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
114846–114846
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN