The Fruit Fly as a Research Tool for Human Disease

Explore the significant role of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster in biological research and its applications to human disease studies. Learn about the genetic similarities between fruit flies and humans, and how these commonalities are leveraged for understanding and developing treatments for various diseases. Discover the fruit fly's contributions to cancer research, rare genetic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Delve into the genetic toolbox, life cycle, and limitations of genetic screens in fruit fly research. Examine notable achievements, including Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, and understand how the fruit fly model is utilized in the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Gain insights into specific research areas such as tumor suppressor genes, tuberous sclerosis complex, and the GAO Green Platform. Reflect on the historical significance of fruit fly research and its potential for future medical breakthroughs.

Introduction
Outline
Theme
Genetics
Genetic Toolbox
In the Lab
Life Cycle
Genetic Screen
Limitations of Genetic Screens
Sharing Ideas
Common Functions
Nobel Prizes
Disease Model
Undiagnosed Disease Network
GAO
Green Platform
Tumor suppressor genes
Tuberous sclerosis complex
DRS
Known Literature
Curt Stern
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