 systems in relaying signals of developmental consequence. For these studies, we will employ the fruit fly Drosophila as an experimental system because of the wealth of genetic and molecular tools it offers as well as the easy accessibility of well--described developmental stages. We will focus specifically on the role of G protein-coupled receptors that are
systems in relaying signals of developmental consequence. For these studies, we will use the yield fly Drosophila as an experimental system because of the wealth of familial and molecular instrument it offers as well as the comfortable accessibility of well -- described developmental stages. We will concentrate specifically on the role of G protein - coupled sense organ that are
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 systems_in relaying_signals of developmental consequence._For these_studies,_we will_employ_the fruit fly_Drosophila as an_experimental system because of_the wealth of_genetic_and molecular tools it offers as well as the easy accessibility of well--described developmental_stages._We will_focus_specifically_on the role of G_protein-coupled receptors that are