A group of scientists of the Centro Andaluz de Biologia del Desarrollo (CABD) are trying to go further in the stem cells field as they study a type of fly called Drosophila melanogaster. The reproductive system of this insect will be a model to understand stem cells better and make progress in their future use to treat certain human pathologies. The Andalusian Ministry of Innovation, Science and Enterprise has financed this project with 218,000 euros as part of their program of excellence.

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