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      100 years of Drosophila research and its impact on vertebrate neuroscience: a history lesson for the future

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          Discoveries in fruit flies have greatly contributed to our understanding of neuroscience. The use of an unparalleled wealth of tools, many of which originated between 1910–1960, has enabled milestone discoveries in nervous system development and function. Such findings have triggered and guided many research efforts in vertebrate neuroscience. After 100 years, fruit flies continue to be the choice model system for many neuroscientists. The combinational use of powerful research tools will ensure that this model organism will continue to lead to key discoveries that will impact vertebrate neuroscience.

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                Journal
                Nature Reviews Neuroscience
                Nat Rev Neurosci
                Springer Science and Business Media LLC
                1471-003X
                1471-0048
                July 2010
                April 9 2010
                July 2010
                : 11
                : 7
                : 514-522
                Article
                10.1038/nrn2839
                4022039
                20383202
                f5efd43a-7281-4831-b742-4c67d20187d5
                © 2010

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