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The Little Fly that Could: Wizardry and Artistry of Drosophila Genomics

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: For more than 100 years now, the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has been at the forefront of our endeavors to unlock the secrets of the genome. From the pioneering studies of chromosomes and heredity by Morgan and his colleagues, to the generation of fly models for human disease, Drosophila research has been at the forefront of genetics and genomics. We present a broad overview of some of the most powerful genomics tools that keep Drosophila research at the cutting edge of modern biomedical research.

Source: Genes

DOI: 10.3390/genes5020385

Authors: Radoslaw Ejsmont, Bassem Hassan

Institution: KU Leuven

Language: English

Topic: Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

Funders: Belgian Federal Science Policy Office, Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, KU Leuven