I designed another #LEGO set inspired by the "model" organisms of biological research!

This time, it's the tiny but mighty fruit fly #Drosophila melanogaster, which researchers have used to study all manner of biological processes.

1/n I designed the model to have adjustable limbs, wings, and even a retractable mouth.

Researchers that study fruit flies have uncovered the genes that are important for "building" the fly and its many body parts during development.

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