Fly's Tiny Brain May Hold Huge Human Benefits

Courtesy ScienceDaily Mon, 03/24/2008 - 21:00

A study in fruit flies has shown that by manipulating levels of certain compounds associated with the "circuitry" of the brain, key genes related to memory can be isolated and tested.

The results of the study may benefit human patients suffering from Parkinson's disease and could eventually lead to discoveries in the treatment of depression.

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