drosophila

Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known as the common fruit fly, has been a pivotal organism in genetic research for over a century.

Scientists often use drosophila to study complex biological processes such as development, neuroscience, and behavior due to their rapid life cycle and easily manipulated genome.

Advances in our understanding of human diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, have frequently stemmed from initial discoveries made using drosophila models.