Drosophila melanogaster: a simple system for understanding complexity [EDITORIAL]

ABSTRACT Understanding human gene function is fundamental to understanding and treating diseases. Research using the model organism Drosophila melanogaster benefits from a wealth of molecular genetic resources and information useful for efficient in vivo experimentation. Moreover, Drosophila offers a balance as a relatively simple organism that nonetheless exhibits complex multicellular activities. Recent examples demonstrate the power and continued promise of Drosophila research to further our understanding of conserved gene functions.
Source: DMM Disease Models and Mechanisms - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Editorials, ASHG, Drosophila as a Disease Model Source Type: research