The fruit fly : a look at behavior biology

Series: Biology Today Film Series

Duration: 0:20:00

Creator: CRM/McGraw-Hill Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Introduces the study of behavior through the use of genetically mutated fruit flies. Examines several varieties of mutant fruit flies and compares their behavior to that of normal fruit flies. Points out that one cannot assume that these discoveries are relevant to the human nervous system. , In response to a resurgence of experimentation in Drosophila genetics, this film examines the relationship of genes to behavior, using the Drosophila as a microcosm of life. The implications of the work of Morgan, Beedle and Sturdevant, among others, are discussed. Recent work, including that of Seymour Benzer, is examined in some detail.

Complete Record: , Introduces the study of behavior through the use of genetically mutated fruit flies. Examines several varieties of mutant fruit flies and compares their behavior to that of normal fruit flies. Points out that one cannot assume that these discoveries are relevant to the human nervous system., In response to a resurgence of experimentation in Drosophila genetics, this film examines the relationship of genes to behavior, using the Drosophila as a microcosm of life. The implications of the work of Morgan, Beedle and Sturdevant, among others, are discussed. Recent work, including that of Seymour Benzer, is examined in some detail.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.