The Genetic Lives of Fruit Flies | UConn

Why are fruit flies used so frequently in scientific research? Because despite how tiny they are, despite the differences in how they are born and how they develop, fruit flies - or Drosophila - are strikingly similar to mammals - including human beings. And in one UConn laboratory, the genetic lives of fruit flies are playing a critical role in our understanding of female reproduction and women’s health.
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