For instance, one protein produced by a key fruit fly gene serves two separate functions over the course of fly development. (sciencedaily.com)
Sidi Chen at the University of Chicago and colleagues found that about a third of fruit fly genes are vital, regardless of when they appeared. (newscientist.com)
UNE researchers have discovered a dozen or so fruit fly genes to target for the treatment of chronic pain. (mdibl.org)