More than 80 years ago scientists discovered that differences in yellow pigmentation were critical to courtship success and failure for fruit flies. New research has added a deeper perspective to the study of Yellow, showing how in tortoise beetles this protein has been co-opted as a building material to house symbiotic bacteria.

The 39th edition of the John Innes Centre Advances magazine is now available online. This new edition highlights our commitment to translating knowledge into real-world impact, exploring how science benefits plants, people and planet