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Drosophila melanogaster--the model organism of choice for the complex biology of multi-cellular organismsDrosophila melanogaster has been intensely studied for almost 100 years. The sophisticated array of genetic and molecular tools that have evolved for analysis of gene function in this organism are unique. Further, Drosophila is a complex multi-cellular organism in which many aspects of development and behavior parallel those in human beings. These combined advantages have permitted research in Drosophila to make seminal contributions to the understanding of fundamental biological processes and ensure that Drosophila will continue to provide unique insights in the genomic era. An overview of the genetic methodologies available in Drosophila is given here, together with examples of outstanding recent contributions of Drosophila to our understanding of cell and organismal biology. The growing contribution of Drosophila to our knowledge of gravity-related responses is addressed.
Document ID
20050232140
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Beckingham, Kathleen M.
(Rice University Houston, Texas 77251, United States)
Armstrong, J. Douglas
Texada, Michael J.
Munjaal, Ravi
Baker, Dean A.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 2005
Publication Information
Publication: Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1089-988X
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DC05164
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Review, Tutorial
NASA Discipline Developmental Biology
Non-NASA Center
Review

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