Living in an agricultural state, I can attest to the value of research on the control of an agricultural pest such as the fruit fly. Several years ago, a serious infestation of the Medditeranean fruit fly posed a significant threat to the citrus industry in Florida and California.
The genetic research based on fruit flies is also important. I have a friend in biology who does fruit fly research in order to understand the genetic mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. She teaches a genetics course in which students do projects on the various public health issues (there are several genetically-linked human diseases in human that are studied in fruit fly models - the list eludes me now). Claudia J. Stanny, Ph.D. Director, Center for University Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Associate Professor, Psychology University of West Florida Pensacola, FL 32514 - 5751 Phone: (850) 857-6355 or (850) 473-7435 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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