'One of the most important species for science': How the humble fruit fly transformed four fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in ...
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The lifecycle of a plant
When a plant grows from a seed or bulb into a mature plant whose flowers or fruit produce new seeds to grow into new plants, this is called a life cycle. Let's find out more about a lifecycle of a ...
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How the humble fruit fly transformed research on genes, tissue, disease & evolution
Most non-pest insects receive little scientific attention, but the fruit fly is a popular research organism. It is small, has ...
‘One of most important species for science’: How humble fruit fly transformed 4 key fields of research
Discover the surprising importance of fruit flies in scientific research. From genetics and disease control to evolution, these tiny insects have made a big impact on our understanding of the world.