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Drosophila necklace | 18k gold vermeil
A tiny fly that has taught us almost everything we know about how bodies build themselves. In the fly lab, they are named by the stock they belong to, their mutations, their lineage. A gold piece for someone who speaks fly genetics the way others speak prose.
The Science Behind Drosophila Genetics
Thomas Hunt Morgan began working with Drosophila melanogaster in 1908 and discovered sex-linked inheritance in 1910 when a white-eyed male appeared in a culture of red-eyed flies. This was the first evidence that a specific gene maps to a specific chromosome. Morgan won the Nobel Prize in 1933. The fly genome was fully sequenced in 2000 (approximately 13,600 genes across four chromosome pairs), with many genes directly homologous to human genes. Drosophila research has driven fundamental discoveries in development, neuroscience, circadian biology, aging, and cancer.
Worn By
- Drosophila geneticists and developmental biologists
- researchers using fly models in neuroscience or aging
- genetics students working with D. melanogaster
- anyone who has named a fly stock
A piece for people who have spent mornings under a stereoscope sorting flies.
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FAQ
Why do fly geneticists prize this in gold?
Drosophila has shaped the entire landscape of modern genetics and neurobiology. A fly geneticist or developmental biologist recognizes this pendant immediately and wears it as a marker of their field.
What makes Drosophila biology conserved enough to matter?
The same genes that pattern a fly embryo pattern a human embryo. The same neural circuit motifs that allow a fly to orient in space exist in mammalian brains. The fruit fly is small, breeds in two weeks, and has a fully sequenced genome. That combination made it the model organism that unlocked development and neurobiology.
What size and material? How does it compare to the silver version?
15 mm 18k gold vermeil pendant on a 45 cm gold vermeil chain with 5 cm extender. The same design in 15 mm sterling silver is available. Material is the only difference. Gold vermeil (sterling silver core with 2.5 micron 18k gold plating), nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Ships free worldwide via DHL Express in 1-5 business days. Comes in a ready-to-gift jewelry box with the 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy.
Shipping and return policy?
Free DHL Express shipping worldwide, 1-5 business days. All import duties and taxes are covered. 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy, no questions.
Genetics
Our genetics-inspired jewelry captures the essence of life's code in striking detail. Crafted to mirror the DNA double helix, each piece is more than an aesthetic marvel—it's a tribute to the complexity of our genetic makeup. Far from ordinary, this collection combines scientific precision with artistic flair, making each item a captivating blend of form and function. It's not just an accessory; it's a meaningful representation of the miracle that is genetics.
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