Citation:
Leopold P, Perrimon N. Drosophila and the genetics of the internal milieu. Nature. 2007;450 (7167) :186-8.
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Date Published:
2007 Nov 8Abstract:
'Homeostasis', from the Greek words for 'same' and 'steady', refers to ways in which the body acts to maintain a stable internal environment despite perturbations. Recent studies in Drosophila exemplify the conservation of regulatory mechanisms involved in metabolic homeostasis. These new findings underscore the use of Drosophila as a model for the study of various human disorders.
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