The Drosophila Genome Project

The Drosophila Genome Project is a scientific effort to map and understand the complete DNA sequence of the fruit fly's genome. Since fruit flies share many genes with humans, studying their DNA helps scientists learn about genetics, development, and disease. The project involves identifying all the genes and their functions to better understand how living organisms grow and develop. This research has advanced our knowledge of genetics and contributed to many biological discoveries, making the fruit fly a valuable model organism in genetics research.