Never riding the tide Seymour Benzer — The founder of neurogenetics |
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Authors: | K VijayRaghavan and Veronica Rodrigues |
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Abstract: | Seymour Benzer pioneered the use of the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system for the study of nervous system function and development. His research spanned a range of topics from identification
of mutations resulting in temperature-induced paralysis to neurodegenerative diseases and circadian rhythm. Benzer’s indomitable
style as a scientist is well worth emulating; his work was driven by his curiosity rather than public pressure or fashion
trends. |
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