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Biology I: yeast, <em>Drosophila</em> and <em>C. elegans</em>

Fruit Fly Colony Care for Lab Studies

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Fruit fly colony care keeps Drosophila melanogaster healthy for lab studies. These flies are common model organisms in life science research. A working colony needs more than simple food and a container. It depends on careful husbandry and regular maintenance.

The first step is preparing the yeas...

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Successful Drosophila melanogaster research hinges upon correct maintenance and husbandry of this valuable model organism. The following video will discuss the necessary steps required to provide proper nutrition, housing, and handling of the fly.

Though commonly know as the fruit...

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Fly Food PreparationFly Housing VialsFly Transfer TechniquesFly Anesthetization MethodsFly Population CageFly Diet ManipulationNegative Geotaxis AssayFly Morgue DisposalFly Incubator Storage

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