New system developed to better study behavior, cell function

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 14:30 in Biology & Nature

A team of researchers has successfully translated a new technology to better study behaviors and cellular function of fruit flies. This powerful genetic tool allows scientists to selectively, rapidly, reversibly, and dose-dependently remotely control behaviors and physiological processes in the fly which shares a significant degree of similarity to humans.

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