Modeling Intellectual Disability in Drosophila

We present here a model of learning and memory in Drosophila that has now been used by several groups to gain genetic understanding in memory defects related to ID genes. We review the pertinent background about the assay and its relation to ID. We also review the assay in detail and provide some advice about troubleshooting tips. Finally, we discuss how flies and other animal models could be used synergistically to develop new treatment for ID patients.
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