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  1. Drosophila Sex Peptide controls the assembly of lipid microcarriers in seminal fluid. (Journal article - 2021)
  2. Male reproductive aging arises via multifaceted mating-dependent sperm and seminal proteome declines, but is postponable in Drosophila (Journal article - 2020)
  3. The <i>Drosophila</i> seminal proteome and its role in postcopulatory sexual selection (Journal article - 2020)
  4. BMP signaling inhibition in Drosophila secondary cells remodels the seminal proteome and self and rival ejaculate functions (Journal article - 2019)
  5. Divergent allocation of sperm and the seminal proteome along a competition gradient in Drosophila melanogaster (Journal article - 2019)
  6. Quantitative Proteomics Identification of Seminal Fluid Proteins in Male <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> (Journal article - 2019)
  7. Sex peptide receptor-regulated polyandry modulates the balance of pre- and post-copulatory sexual selection in Drosophila (Journal article - 2019)
  8. Sperm and sex peptide stimulate aggression in female Drosophila (Journal article - 2017)
  9. Male relatedness and familiarity are required to modulate male-induced harm to females in Drosophila (Journal article - 2017)
  10. Seminal fluid (Journal article - 2017)
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2023

Playing to the crowd: Using Drosophila to dissect mechanisms underlying plastic male strategies in sperm competition games

Bretman, A., Chapman, T., Rouse, J., & Wigby, S. (2023). Playing to the crowd: Using Drosophila to dissect mechanisms underlying plastic male strategies in sperm competition games. In Advances in the Study of Behavior (pp. 1-35). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/bs.asb.2022.11.001

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10.1016/bs.asb.2022.11.001
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2022

Ecological lipidology

Trautenberg, L. C., Brankatschk, M., Shevchenko, A., Wigby, S., & Reinhardt, K. (2022). Ecological lipidology. ELIFE, 11. doi:10.7554/eLife.79288

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10.7554/eLife.79288
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2021

2020

Male reproductive aging arises via multifaceted mating-dependent sperm and seminal proteome declines, but is postponable in Drosophila

Sepil, I., Hopkins, B. R., Dean, R., Bath, E., Friedman, S., Swanson, B., . . . Wigby, S. (2020). Male reproductive aging arises via multifaceted mating-dependent sperm and seminal proteome declines, but is postponable in Drosophila. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(29), 17094-17103. doi:10.1073/pnas.2009053117

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10.1073/pnas.2009053117
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<i>Drosophila</i>Sex Peptide Controls the Assembly of Lipid Microcarriers in Seminal Fluid

Wainwright, M., Mendes, C., Sekar, A., Kroeger, B., Hellberg, J. E. E. U., Fan, S. -J., . . . Wilson, C. (2020). <i>Drosophila</i>Sex Peptide Controls the Assembly of Lipid Microcarriers in Seminal Fluid. doi:10.1101/2020.04.24.059238

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10.1101/2020.04.24.059238
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Structural variation in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> spermathecal ducts and its association with sperm competition dynamics

Hopkins, B. R., Sepil, I., & Wigby, S. (2020). Structural variation in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> spermathecal ducts and its association with sperm competition dynamics. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE, 7(3). doi:10.1098/rsos.200130

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10.1098/rsos.200130
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Temporal and genetic variation in female aggression after mating

Bath, E., Biscocho, E. R., Easton-Calabria, A., & Wigby, S. (2020). Temporal and genetic variation in female aggression after mating. doi:10.1101/2020.02.12.945436

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10.1101/2020.02.12.945436
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2019

BMP signaling inhibition in Drosophila secondary cells remodels the seminal proteome and self and rival ejaculate functions

Hopkins, B. R., Sepil, I., Bonham, S., Miller, T., Charles, P. D., Fischer, R., . . . Wigby, S. (2019). BMP signaling inhibition in Drosophila secondary cells remodels the seminal proteome and self and rival ejaculate functions. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 116(49), 24719-24728. doi:10.1073/pnas.1914491116

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10.1073/pnas.1914491116
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Structural variation in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> spermathecal ducts and its association with sperm competition dynamics

Hopkins, B., Sepil, I., & Wigby, S. (2019). Structural variation in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> spermathecal ducts and its association with sperm competition dynamics. doi:10.1101/808451

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10.1101/808451
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Divergent allocation of sperm and the seminal proteome along a competition gradient in Drosophila melanogaster

Hopkins, B. R., Sepil, I., Thezenas, M. -L., Craig, J. F., Miller, T., Charles, P. D., . . . Wigby, S. (2019). Divergent allocation of sperm and the seminal proteome along a competition gradient in Drosophila melanogaster. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 116(36), 17925-17933. doi:10.1073/pnas.1906149116

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10.1073/pnas.1906149116
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BMP-signalling inhibition in<i>Drosophila</i>secondary cells remodels the seminal proteome, and self and rival ejaculate functions

Hopkins, B., Sepil, I., Bonham, S., Miller, T., Charles, P., Fischer, R., . . . Wigby, S. (2019). BMP-signalling inhibition in<i>Drosophila</i>secondary cells remodels the seminal proteome, and self and rival ejaculate functions. doi:10.1101/741587

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10.1101/741587
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Ejaculate deterioration with male age, and its amelioration in <i>Drosophila</i>

Sepil, I., Hopkins, B., Dean, R., Bath, E., Friedman, S., Swanson, B., . . . Wigby, S. (2019). Ejaculate deterioration with male age, and its amelioration in <i>Drosophila</i>. doi:10.1101/624734

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10.1101/624734
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Sperm success and immunity

Wigby, S., Suarez, S. S., Lazzaro, B. P., Pizzari, T., & Wolfner, M. F. (2019). Sperm success and immunity. In IMMORTAL GERMLINE (Vol. 135, pp. 287-313). doi:10.1016/bs.ctdb.2019.04.002

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10.1016/bs.ctdb.2019.04.002
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2018

Interactions between the sexual identity of the nervous system and the social environment mediate lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster

Flintham, E. O., Yoshida, T., Smith, S., Pavlou, H. J., Goodwin, S. F., Carazo, P., & Wigby, S. (2018). Interactions between the sexual identity of the nervous system and the social environment mediate lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 285(1892). doi:10.1098/rspb.2018.1450

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10.1098/rspb.2018.1450
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The developmental environment modulates mating-induced aggression and fighting success in adult female <i>Drosophila</i>

Bath, E., Morimoto, J., & Wigby, S. (2018). The developmental environment modulates mating-induced aggression and fighting success in adult female <i>Drosophila</i>. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY, 32(11), 2542-2552. doi:10.1111/1365-2435.13214

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10.1111/1365-2435.13214
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Quantitative proteomics identification of seminal fluid proteins in male <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Sepil, I., Hopkins, B., Dean, R., Thézénas, M. -L. T., Charles, P., Konietzny, R., . . . Wigby, S. (2018). Quantitative proteomics identification of seminal fluid proteins in male <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. doi:10.1101/296491

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10.1101/296491
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2017

Male relatedness and familiarity are required to modulate male-induced harm to females in Drosophila

Le Page, S., Sepil, I., Flintham, E., Pizzari, T., Carazo, P., & Wigby, S. (2017). Male relatedness and familiarity are required to modulate male-induced harm to females in Drosophila. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 284(1860). doi:10.1098/rspb.2017.0441

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10.1098/rspb.2017.0441
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Interactions between the developmental and adult social environments mediate group dynamics and offspring traits in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Morimoto, J., Ponton, F., Tychsen, I., Cassar, J., & Wigby, S. (2017). Interactions between the developmental and adult social environments mediate group dynamics and offspring traits in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 7. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-03505-2

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10.1038/s41598-017-03505-2
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Seminal fluid

Hopkins, B. R., Sepil, I., & Wigby, S. (2017). Seminal fluid. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 27(11), R404-R405. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2017.03.063

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10.1016/j.cub.2017.03.063
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Sperm and sex peptide stimulate aggression in female Drosophila

Bath, E., Bowden, S., Peters, C., Reddy, A., Tobias, J. A., Easton-Calabria, E., . . . Wigby, S. (2017). Sperm and sex peptide stimulate aggression in female Drosophila. NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION, 1(6). doi:10.1038/s41559-017-0154

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10.1038/s41559-017-0154
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The contrasting role of male relatedness in different mechanisms of sexual selection in red junglefowl

Tan, C. K. W., Doyle, P., Bagshaw, E., Richardson, D. S., Wigby, S., & Pizzari, T. (2017). The contrasting role of male relatedness in different mechanisms of sexual selection in red junglefowl. EVOLUTION, 71(2), 403-420. doi:10.1111/evo.13145

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10.1111/evo.13145
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2016

Insulin signalling mediates the response to male-induced harm in female <i>Drosophila</i> <i>melanogaster</i>

Sepil, I., Carazo, P., Perry, J. C., & Wigby, S. (2016). Insulin signalling mediates the response to male-induced harm in female <i>Drosophila</i> <i>melanogaster</i>. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 6. doi:10.1038/srep30205

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10.1038/srep30205
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Experimental evolution under hyper-promiscuity in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Perry, J. C., Joag, R., Hosken, D. J., Wedell, N., Radwan, J., & Wigby, S. (2016). Experimental evolution under hyper-promiscuity in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 16. doi:10.1186/s12862-016-0699-8

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10.1186/s12862-016-0699-8
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Differential effects of male nutrient balance on pre- and post-copulatory traits, and consequences for female reproduction in Drosophila melanogaster

Morimoto, J., & Wigby, S. (2016). Differential effects of male nutrient balance on pre- and post-copulatory traits, and consequences for female reproduction in Drosophila melanogaster. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 6. doi:10.1038/srep27673

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10.1038/srep27673
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Inbreeding removes sex differences in lifespan in a population of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Carazo, P., Green, J., Sepil, I., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2016). Inbreeding removes sex differences in lifespan in a population of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. BIOLOGY LETTERS, 12(6). doi:10.1098/rsbl.2016.0337

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10.1098/rsbl.2016.0337
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Developmental Environment Effects on Sexual Selection in Male and Female <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Morimoto, J., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2016). Developmental Environment Effects on Sexual Selection in Male and Female <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. PLOS ONE, 11(5). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0154468

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10.1371/journal.pone.0154468
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Developmental environment mediates male seminal protein investment in Drosophila melanogaster

Wigby, S., Perry, J. C., Kim, Y. -H., & Sirot, L. K. (2016). Developmental environment mediates male seminal protein investment in Drosophila melanogaster. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY, 30(3), 410-419. doi:10.1111/1365-2435.12515

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10.1111/1365-2435.12515
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2015

Related male <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> reared together as larvae fight less and sire longer lived daughters

Carazo, P., Perry, J. C., Johnson, F., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2015). Related male <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> reared together as larvae fight less and sire longer lived daughters. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 5(14), 2787-2797. doi:10.1002/ece3.1549

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10.1002/ece3.1549
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Condition, not eyespan, predicts contest outcome in female stalk-eyed flies, <i>Teleopsis dalmanni</i>

Bath, E., Wigby, S., Vincent, C., Tobias, J. A., & Seddon, N. (2015). Condition, not eyespan, predicts contest outcome in female stalk-eyed flies, <i>Teleopsis dalmanni</i>. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 5(9), 1826-1836. doi:10.1002/ece3.1467

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10.1002/ece3.1467
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2014

Sex-specific responses to sexual familiarity, and the role of olfaction in <i>Drosophila</i>: a new analysis confirms original results (vol 280, 20131691, 2013)

Tan, C. K. W., Lovlie, H., Greenway, E., Goodwin, S. F., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2014). Sex-specific responses to sexual familiarity, and the role of olfaction in <i>Drosophila</i>: a new analysis confirms original results (vol 280, 20131691, 2013). PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 281(1783). doi:10.1098/rspb.2014.0512

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10.1098/rspb.2014.0512
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Within-group male relatedness reduces harm to females in Drosophila

Carazo, P., Tan, C. K. W., Allen, F., Wigby, S., & Pizzari, T. (2014). Within-group male relatedness reduces harm to females in Drosophila. Nature, 505(7485), 672-675. doi:10.1038/nature12949

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10.1038/nature12949
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2013

Sex-specific responses to sexual familiarity, and the role of olfaction in <i>Drosophila</i>

Tan, C. K. W., Lovlie, H., Greenway, E., Goodwin, S. F., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2013). Sex-specific responses to sexual familiarity, and the role of olfaction in <i>Drosophila</i>. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 280(1771). doi:10.1098/rspb.2013.1691

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10.1098/rspb.2013.1691
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PARENTAL AGE, GAMETIC AGE, AND INBREEDING INTERACT TO MODULATE OFFSPRING VIABILITY IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER

Tan, C. K. W., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2013). PARENTAL AGE, GAMETIC AGE, AND INBREEDING INTERACT TO MODULATE OFFSPRING VIABILITY IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER. EVOLUTION, 67(10), 3043-3051. doi:10.1111/evo.12131

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10.1111/evo.12131
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Selflessness is sexy: reported helping behaviour increases desirability of men and women as long-term sexual partners

Moore, D., Wigby, S., English, S., Wong, S., Szekely, T., & Harrison, F. (2013). Selflessness is sexy: reported helping behaviour increases desirability of men and women as long-term sexual partners. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 13. doi:10.1186/1471-2148-13-182

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10.1186/1471-2148-13-182
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The seminal symphony: how to compose an ejaculate

Perry, J. C., Sirot, L., & Wigby, S. (2013). The seminal symphony: how to compose an ejaculate. TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION, 28(7), 414-422. doi:10.1016/j.tree.2013.03.005

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10.1016/j.tree.2013.03.005
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2012

Sex peptide of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> males is a global regulator of reproductive processes in females

Gioti, A., Wigby, S., Wertheim, B., Schuster, E., Martinez, P., Pennington, C. J., . . . Chapman, T. (2012). Sex peptide of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> males is a global regulator of reproductive processes in females. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 279(1746), 4423-4432. doi:10.1098/rspb.2012.1634

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10.1098/rspb.2012.1634
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Experimental Evolution of a Novel Sexually Antagonistic Allele

Dean, R., Perry, J. C., Pizzari, T., Mank, J. E., & Wigby, S. (2012). Experimental Evolution of a Novel Sexually Antagonistic Allele. PLOS GENETICS, 8(8). doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1002917

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10.1371/journal.pgen.1002917
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No evidence for precopulatory inbreeding avoidance in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Tan, C. K. W., Lovlie, H., Pizzari, T., & Wigby, S. (2012). No evidence for precopulatory inbreeding avoidance in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 83(6), 1433-1441. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.03.015

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10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.03.015
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2011

Protein-specific manipulation of ejaculate composition in response to female mating status in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Sirot, L. K., Wolfner, M. F., & Wigby, S. (2011). Protein-specific manipulation of ejaculate composition in response to female mating status in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 108(24), 9922-9926. doi:10.1073/pnas.1100905108

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10.1073/pnas.1100905108
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Insulin signalling regulates remating in female <i>Drosophila</i>

Wigby, S., Slack, C., Groenke, S., Martinez, P., Calboli, F. C. F., Chapman, T., & Partridge, L. (2011). Insulin signalling regulates remating in female <i>Drosophila</i>. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 278(1704), 424-431. doi:10.1098/rspb.2010.1390

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10.1098/rspb.2010.1390
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2009

Sexual conflict and reproductive isolation in flies

Hosken, D. J., Martin, O. Y., Wigby, S., Chapman, T., & Hodgson, D. J. (2009). Sexual conflict and reproductive isolation in flies. BIOLOGY LETTERS, 5(5), 697-699. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2009.0066

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10.1098/rsbl.2009.0066
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Seminal Fluid Protein Allocation and Male Reproductive Success

Wigby, S., Sirot, L. K., Linklater, J. R., Buehner, N., Calboli, F. C. F., Bretman, A., . . . Chapman, T. (2009). Seminal Fluid Protein Allocation and Male Reproductive Success. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 19(9), 751-757. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2009.03.036

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10.1016/j.cub.2009.03.036
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The benefits of male ejaculate sex peptide transfer in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Fricke, C., Wigby, S., Hobbs, R., & Chapman, T. (2009). The benefits of male ejaculate sex peptide transfer in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 22(2), 275-286. doi:10.1111/j.1420-9101.2008.01638.x

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10.1111/j.1420-9101.2008.01638.x
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2008

Feeding, fecundity and lifespan in female <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Barnes, A. I., Wigby, S., Boone, J. M., Partridge, L., & Chapman, T. (2008). Feeding, fecundity and lifespan in female <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 275(1643), 1675-1683. doi:10.1098/rspb.2008.0139

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10.1098/rspb.2008.0139
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2007

Ejaculate depletion patterns evolve in response to experimental manipulation of sex ratio in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Linklater, J. R., Wertheim, B., Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2007). Ejaculate depletion patterns evolve in response to experimental manipulation of sex ratio in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. EVOLUTION, 61(8), 2027-2034. doi:10.1111/j.1558-5646.2007.00157.x

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10.1111/j.1558-5646.2007.00157.x
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Mating and immunity in invertebrates

Lawniczak, M. K. N., Barnes, A. I., Linklater, J. R., Boone, J. M., Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2007). Mating and immunity in invertebrates. TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION, 22(1), 48-55. doi:10.1016/j.tree.2006.09.012

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10.1016/j.tree.2006.09.012
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2006

No evidence that experimental manipulation of sexual conflict drives premating reproductive isolation in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2006). No evidence that experimental manipulation of sexual conflict drives premating reproductive isolation in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 19(4), 1033-1039. doi:10.1111/j.1420-9101.2006.01107.x

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10.1111/j.1420-9101.2006.01107.x
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2005

Sex peptide causes mating costs in female <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>

Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2005). Sex peptide causes mating costs in female <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 15(4), 316-321. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2005.01.051

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10.1016/j.cub.2005.01.051
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2004

Sperm competition

Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2004). Sperm competition. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 14(3), R100-R103. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2004.01.013

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10.1016/j.cub.2004.01.013
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FEMALE RESISTANCE TO MALE HARM EVOLVES IN RESPONSE TO MANIPULATION OF SEXUAL CONFLICT

Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2004). FEMALE RESISTANCE TO MALE HARM EVOLVES IN RESPONSE TO MANIPULATION OF SEXUAL CONFLICT. Evolution, 58(5), 1028. doi:10.1554/03-568

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10.1554/03-568
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Female resistance to male harm evolves in response to manipulation of sexual conflict

Wigby, S., & Chapman, T. (2004). Female resistance to male harm evolves in response to manipulation of sexual conflict. EVOLUTION, 58(5), 1028-1037. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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