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* [http://www.ceolas.org/fly/intro.html A quick and simple introduction to Drosophila melanogaster] | * [http://www.ceolas.org/fly/intro.html A quick and simple introduction to Drosophila melanogaster] | ||
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* [https://marksteinlab.org/dwu/ Drosophila Workers Unite! A laboratory manual for working with Drosophila] | * [https://marksteinlab.org/dwu/ Drosophila Workers Unite! A laboratory manual for working with Drosophila] | ||
* [https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/oabooks/1/ Drosophilids of the Midwest and Northeast] | * [https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/oabooks/1/ Drosophilids of the Midwest and Northeast] | ||
| + | * [http://flymove.uni-muenster.de/ FlyMove]: Images and movies describing Drosophila development | ||
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| + | *[https://www.ias.ac.in/Publications/e-Books/Experiments_with_Drosophila_for_Biology_Courses Experiments with Drosophila for Biology Courses, eds. S. C. Lakhotia and H. A. Ranganath.] Features 85 protocols commonly used in Drosophila labs, for use by both undergraduate labs and researchers. | ||
| + | *[https://www.intechopen.com/books/5976 Drosophila melanogaster - Model for Recent Advances in Genetics and Therapeutics, ed. Farzana Khan Perveen.] A disease model centered introduction to Drosophila. | ||
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| − | + | The '''[http://www.flyfacility.ls.manchester.ac.uk/forthepublic/outreachresources Manchester Fly Facility]''' has a large compendium of Drosophila-related links for the public, educators, and students. These include information on Drosophila as a model system, general fly-related info, Drosophila movies and images, fly-related equipment, tools, and materials, information for teaching Drosophila at schools and universities, and the history of Drosophila research. | |
==Learning Drosophila genetics== | ==Learning Drosophila genetics== | ||
Revision as of 19:03, 12 October 2022
FlyBase is a database of genetic and molecular data for D. melanogaster and other Drosophila species, targeted to an audience of research professionals. The resources listed here may be especially useful to those new to flies.
Learning how to use Drosophila
A basic introduction to Drosophila can be found at these websites:
- A quick and simple introduction to Drosophila melanogaster
- An introduction to Drosophila melanogaster
- Drosophila Workers Unite! A laboratory manual for working with Drosophila
- Drosophilids of the Midwest and Northeast
- FlyMove: Images and movies describing Drosophila development
Online books:
- Experiments with Drosophila for Biology Courses, eds. S. C. Lakhotia and H. A. Ranganath. Features 85 protocols commonly used in Drosophila labs, for use by both undergraduate labs and researchers.
- Drosophila melanogaster - Model for Recent Advances in Genetics and Therapeutics, ed. Farzana Khan Perveen. A disease model centered introduction to Drosophila.
The Manchester Fly Facility has a large compendium of Drosophila-related links for the public, educators, and students. These include information on Drosophila as a model system, general fly-related info, Drosophila movies and images, fly-related equipment, tools, and materials, information for teaching Drosophila at schools and universities, and the history of Drosophila research.
Learning Drosophila genetics
If you're new to flies and would like to learn how to design a genetic mating scheme, there is a four-part training package available from John Roote and Andreas Prokop, found here:
Computer-simulated genetic experiments can be performed at the following sites:
- Drosophila Simulation ------- Patterns of Heredity
- Virtual Courseware for Inquiry-based Science Education - Drosophila
Links to these and many other Drosophila resources can be found at Gerard Manning's Drosophila Virtual Library:
How to use FlyBase
All of FlyBase's publications and presentations are on our wiki, and are a great starting place for learning how to use more of FlyBase's features.
FlyBase Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact FlyBase directly.
Social media and online groups
For a historical perspective of 26 years of Drosophila discussion online, visit the archive of the bionet.drosophila bionet.drosophila discussion group.