More than meets the eye: mutation of the white gene in Drosophila has broad phenotypic and transcriptomic effects.

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The white gene, one of the most widely used genetic markers in Drosophila research, serves as a standard background mutation for transgene insertions and genetic manipulations. While its primary function involves eye pigmentation, mutations in white have been associated with diverse phenotypic effects, including those related to metabolism, behavior, and stress responses. However, many of the published studies do...

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