Drosophila Stock Center

The Drosophila Stock Center is a specialized facility that provides researchers with genetically pure fruit fly strains, mainly Drosophila melanogaster. These flies are essential tools for studying genetics, development, and disease. The center maintains and distributes a wide variety of fly lines, each with specific genetic traits or modifications. By sharing these well-characterized strains, the Center supports scientific research worldwide, ensuring consistency and reproducibility in experiments. Essentially, it functions as a library for fruit fly models, enabling scientists to explore biological processes efficiently and accurately.