Drosophila

Drosophila, commonly known as the fruit fly, is a small insect widely used in scientific research to study genetics and biology. Its quick life cycle, simple genome, and easy breeding make it ideal for experiments on inheritance, development, and disease. Despite its tiny size, Drosophila shares many genes with humans, providing valuable insights into genetics, evolution, and health. Researchers use fruit flies to better understand how genes function and how genetic changes can lead to medical conditions, making them a crucial model organism in biology.