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Drosophila necklace | sterling silver
Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for work done in a fruit fly. Over a century, Drosophila melanogaster moved from classical genetics into developmental biology, circadian rhythms, and neural circuit computation. A 3 mm fly holds answers to how bodies are built.
The Science Behind Drosophila Research
The homeobox genes (the master regulators of body plan development) were discovered in Drosophila in the early 1980s by Edward Lewis, Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, and Eric Wieschaus, earning the Nobel Prize in 1995. Their genetic screen identified the logic that determines segment identity in every animal, including humans. Separately, Drosophila research gave us the molecular basis of circadian rhythms: Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young mapped the period gene and its feedback loop, work that earned the Nobel Prize in 2017. The Drosophila genome, sequenced in 2000, contains around 13,600 genes, and roughly 75% of known human disease genes have a Drosophila homolog.
Worn By
- developmental biologists and evo-devo researchers
- neuroscientists using Drosophila models
- circadian rhythm and aging researchers
- anyone who has run a fly screen
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FAQ
What has Drosophila taught us that applies to humans?
The basic mechanisms of body-axis specification, segment formation, circadian clock regulation, and synaptic plasticity are conserved from fly to human. We have learned more about neural computation from 3 mm of fly brain than from decades of abstract theory.
Who actually works with Drosophila in modern genetics?
Developmental biologists, circadian rhythm researchers, and neuroscientists studying neural circuits. Drosophila is no longer just a classical genetics organism. It is the model system for understanding how brains process information.
What are the size, material, and chain?
15 mm sterling silver pendant on a 45 cm sterling silver chain with 5 cm extender. 925 polished sterling silver, 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.
Is there a gold version?
Yes. Drosophila is available in 18k gold vermeil at the same 15 mm size.
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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