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Developmental genetics of Drosophila.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 1 Dec 2004
Lewis Edward B
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Drosophila melanogaster is one of the most valuable organisms in biological research, particularly in the areas of genetics and developmental biology. Drosophila has been used as a model organism in research for almost a century. The organism is easy to breed and has a short life cycle, making it ideal for the study of genetic mutations. The importance to human health and development lies in the homology of...
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