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fruit flies are used in research because they are relatively simple, well-studied stand-ins for a larger class of organism. having a super minimal reference im
by pokpokpok 9y ago
fruit flies are used in research because they are relatively simple, well-studied stand-ins for a larger class of organism.
having a super minimal reference implementation of a complicated subject makes it easier to learn, and easier to build on in a way that will be broadly understandable way. it's a communication tool