Tag: flies

From founding the field of genetics research to unraveling the mysteries of disease, tiny fruit flies have made a big impact on our understanding of human biology. While it may not look it, the insects share 60% of their genes with humans. Fruit flies have therefore become an important model organism for studying gene function

Russian girl, six, born with no lips or chin flies to London for pioneering surgery to rebuild her face and finally let her eat, speak and smile Darina Shpengler is thought to have a rare condition called Nager syndrome  Doctors recommended her mother Elena abandon her to become an orphan Cruel strangers stare, with some even